Two Arrests Made in I 70 Shooting Death
Putnam County—Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post, along with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested two males related to the death investigation of Mario L. Edwards Sr. of Columbus, Ohio. Edwards was allegedly shot in the torso by another male passenger during an argument while riding along I-70 in a passenger van near Cloverdale. The group was traveling from Columbus, Ohio to Missouri. The incident occurred late Sunday evening, May 8. Both incarcerated in Putnam County.
Arrested: Markus S. Yeanay, age 18, of Columbus, Ohio
Charge: Murder
Arrested: Stefon R. Woods, age 21, of Columbus, Ohio
Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Less than two grams
Not charged at this time in relation to shooting.
Assisting was Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter.
Book in photos not available at time of this release.
Investigation is continuing and no other information will be released. If new developments arise, they will be released in a timely manner.
Questions concerning this investigation should be directed to ISP Sergeant Joe Watts.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Auth/Sergeant Joe Watts
