UPDATE #3 — Indiana State Police Make Additional Arrest; Amended Charges Filed in Ongoing Washington County Shooting and Vehicle Crash Investigation

A 20-year-old Salem man has surrendered and now faces murder and attempted murder charges in connection with the June 13 shooting and vehicle crash in Washington County.

On Wednesday, June 17, Isaiah J. Lambert, 20, of Salem, turned himself in at the Washington County Jail on an arrest warrant issued through the Washington County Superior Court. At the time he surrendered, Lambert was wanted on the following original charges: Intimidation (Level 5 felony), Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Level 6 felony), and Pointing a Firearm (Level 6 felony). Following a hearing held today, those charges were formally amended to the following:
  • Murder
  • Murder, a Felony
  • Attempted Murder
  • Attempted Murder, a Felony
  • Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
  • Dealing in Schedule I-III Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
  • Pointing a Firearm at Another Person, Level 6 Felony
Isaiah Lambert remains incarcerated at the Washington County Jail and is currently held on $1 million cash bond. 

The following individuals had previously been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation. Their charges have now been formally amended.
Jessica D. Lambert, 35, of Salem
  • Aiding Murder
  • Aiding Murder, a Felony
  • Aiding Attempted Murder
  • Aiding Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
  • False Informing, Level 5 Felony
  • Aiding Dealing in Schedule I–III Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
Kendall N. Cline, 20, of Salem
  • Aiding Murder
  • Aiding Murder, a Felony
  • Aiding Attempted Murder
  • Intimidation, Level 6 Felony
  • Dealing in Schedule I-III Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
Ethan D. Edison, 22, of Salem
  • Aiding Murder
  • Aiding Murder, a Felony
  • Aiding Attempted Murder
  • Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
  • Dealing in Schedule I-III Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
  • Pointing a Firearm at Another Person, Level 6 Felony
According to the investigation, and as outlined in the probable cause affidavit, the events of June 13 allegedly stemmed from a drug-related robbery that occurred earlier in the evening at a residence near Salem involving suspected THC vape cartridges. Approximately two hours later, those involved in the incident again encountered each other near Big Springs Church, where shots were fired and 17-year-old Hunter Rowley was struck. Rowley’s pickup left the roadway and overturned in a wooded area, where first responders located the vehicle and found him critically injured. He died a short time later at the scene.

Detectives interviewed multiple witnesses, reviewed electronic communications, and examined home security video as part of the ongoing investigation, ultimately identifying those believed to be involved and leading to the arrests and charges now filed in this case.

As detectives continue their work in this active investigation, the Indiana State Police would like to acknowledge and thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana DNR Conservation Officers, the Salem Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance and cooperation.

All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. Charges are allegations and may be amended.