Department of Corrections officials say the lockdown will last until Tuesday.

State prison in Somerset still locked down after contraband found

State Correctional Institution-Somerset remained on lockdown Monday, three days after officials say "significant contraband" was found outside the prison.Department of Corrections spokeswoman Susan McNaughton isn't saying what was found.Corrections officials believe the contraband was intended to be smuggled inside, but it was found before that could happen.Stay updated with breaking news: Download the WTAE mobile appThe lockdown will extend into Tuesday as officials continue to search the prison for additional illegal items.Inmates are locked in their cells, and visitation has been canceled until the search is completed.This is the prison's third lockdown since August. An inmate overdose and inmate fights, including a stabbing, caused the others.The medium-security prison with a capacity of about 1,600 male inmates is located about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

State Correctional Institution-Somerset remained on lockdown Monday, three days after officials say "significant contraband" was found outside the prison.

Department of Corrections spokeswoman Susan McNaughton isn't saying what was found.


Corrections officials believe the contraband was intended to be smuggled inside, but it was found before that could happen.

Stay updated with breaking news: Download the WTAE mobile app

The lockdown will extend into Tuesday as officials continue to search the prison for additional illegal items.

Inmates are locked in their cells, and visitation has been canceled until the search is completed.

This is the prison's third lockdown since August. An inmate overdose and inmate fights, including a stabbing, caused the others.

The medium-security prison with a capacity of about 1,600 male inmates is located about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.