Ocean City, MD (December 12, 2024): In a successful collaboration with the Maryland State Apprehension Team (MSAT), the Ocean City Police Department arrested Elijah Kellam on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Kellam was apprehended on an arrest warrant stemming from his alleged involvement in two fatal overdoses that occurred in January 2024.
The investigation began on the evening of January 18, 2024, when Ocean City officers responded to a welfare check at a hotel near 22nd Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered two deceased individuals. A comprehensive investigation determined that both deaths were caused by drug overdoses. Detectives gathered substantial evidence linking Kellam to the distribution of the drugs involved.
On November 19, 2024, a Worcester County Grand Jury indicted Kellam on two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (fentanyl).
During Kellam’s arrest, officers discovered controlled dangerous substances (CDS) on his person. In addition to the original arrest warrant, Kellam had an outstanding bench warrant from Wicomico County.
Kellam now faces additional charges, including:
- Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) – not marijuana
- Possession of contraband in a place of confinement
Following his arrest, Kellam was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and held without bond. He has since been transferred to the custody of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
The Ocean City Police Department remains committed to working closely with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office as this case proceeds through the judicial system.
Support and Resources for Addiction
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available. The Worcester Addictions Cooperative Services, located at 11827 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842, provides evidence-based addiction services.
Additionally, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Call or text 988, use their online chat at https://chat.988lifeline.org, or visit https://988lifeline.org to access confidential support.
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