{"id":2549518,"date":"2026-01-23T16:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-arrested-in-shooting-of-judge-1-suspect-was-due-to-come-face-to-face-with-victim-days-later\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:36:30","slug":"5-arrested-in-shooting-of-judge-1-suspect-was-due-to-come-face-to-face-with-victim-days-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-arrested-in-shooting-of-judge-1-suspect-was-due-to-come-face-to-face-with-victim-days-later\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Arrested in Shooting of Judge &#8211; 1 Suspect Was Due to Come Face-to-Face with Victim Days Later"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F5-arrested-in-shooting-of-judge-1-suspect-was-due-to-come-face-to-face-with-victim-days-later%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2549518&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their Lafayette, indiana, home on Sunday. A 911 recording indicates someone knocked, claiming to have the couple&#8217;s dog, then shot through the door; the judge was wounded in the arm and his wife in the hip.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities arrested Raylen Ferguson (38) of Lexington, Kentucky; Thomas Moss (43) of Tippecanoe County; and Blake Smith (32) of Dayton, Indiana on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >felony counts including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oc-sheriff-refuses-to-release-1800-dangerous-inmates-including-murderers-and-child-molesters-after-judges-order\/\" title=\"OC Sheriff Refuses to Release 1,800 Dangerous Inmates \u2013 Including Murderers and Child Molesters \u2013 After ...\u2019s Order\">attempted murder<\/a><\/a> in the first degree and conspiracy to commit murder, along with other charges. Gang and firearm enhancements were filed, and Moss and Smith were labeled habitual offenders.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Milsap (45) of Lafayette was arrested on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, and Zenada Greer (61) of Lexington was charged with assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice. Moss had been scheduled to appear in Judge Meyer&#8217;s courtroom on several charges, and a hearing for him had been set.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not released a motive. Officials said the arrests resulted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bondi-announces-arrest-of-far-left-activist-who-threatened-benny-johnson\/\" title=\"Bondi announces arrest of far-left activist who threatened Benny Johnson\">multi-agency cooperation<\/a> across several states. Judge Meyer released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/recount-affirming-dems-win-in-tight-arizona-ag-race-adds-600-votes-to-count\/\" title=\"Recount Affirming Dem\u2019s Win In Tight Arizona AG Race Adds 600+ Votes To Count\">statement expressing gratitude<\/a> for community and law-enforcement support and reaffirming his faith in the judicial system.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Five people across two states have been arrested in connection with Sunday&rsquo;s shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife.<\/p>\n<p>Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were at their Lafayette, Indiana, home Sunday when they were wounded, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush said in a statement, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/chicago\/news\/judge-wife-shot-home-lafayette-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A recording of the call to emergency dispatchers showed that the caller reported a knock on the front door of the house.<\/p>\n<p>The person outside the door reported that they had the dog of the homeowner. Then came gunfire through the door.<\/p>\n<p>The judge was wounded in the arm; his wife in the hip.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING); 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Raylen Ferguson, 38, of Lexington, Kentucky; Thomas Moss, 43, of Tippecanoe County, and Blake Smith, 32, of Dayton, Indiana, were all arrested on felony charges of attempted murder in the first degree and conspiracy to commit murder, as well as other charges related to the attack, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/5-arrested-connection-shooting-indiana-judge-wife-rcna255555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ARRESTED:<\/p>\n<p>5 people are now in custody accused of attempted murder and bribery in the shootings of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer.<\/p>\n<p>Raylen Ferguson, Thomas Moss and Blake Smith face multiple charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fMXNzPe1cf\">pic.twitter.com\/fMXNzPe1cf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Angela Ganote (@angelaganote) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/angelaganote\/status\/2014670592327213182?\">January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Gang enhancements and firearm enhancements were also filed, which can extend the length of a sentence upon conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Moss and Smith were labeled as &ldquo;habitual offenders.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Milsap, 45, of Lafayette, was also arrested on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, and Zenada Greer, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, was arrested on charges of assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n<p>Moss had been scheduled to appear in Meyer&rsquo;s court, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jconline.com\/story\/news\/crime\/2026\/01\/23\/5-arrested-in-shooting-of-judge-wife-in-their-lafayette-home\/88314449007\/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z117856p001750c001750d00----v117856d--78--b--78--&amp;gca-ft=164&amp;gca-ds=sophi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisville Journal and Courier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">5 arrested in shooting of Indiana judge and wife &mdash; and one suspect offers possible clue about motive <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QsEGlFECOw\">https:\/\/t.co\/QsEGlFECOw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2DxOyYKAzj\">pic.twitter.com\/2DxOyYKAzj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/2014711261611659287?\">January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  He had been scheduled to be tried Tuesday in Meyer&rsquo;s courtroom on charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, intimidation, criminal recklessness, and domestic battery, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prosecutors-file-motion-for-kyle-rittenhouse-arrest-warrant-and-higher-bond-for-alleged-bail-breach\/\" title=\"Prosecutors File Motion For Kyle Rittenhouse Arrest Warrant And Higher Bond For Alleged Bail Breach\">online court records<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wthr.com\/article\/news\/crime\/five-people-arrested-for-shooting-of-tippecanoe-county-judge-steve-meyer-wife\/531-1115dbde-d58a-4041-a36e-a2b4963ebb7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTHR-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Journal and Courier reported that Moss had a hearing scheduled for Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The Lafayette police <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=815216908200303&amp;set=pcb.815217454866915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a> did not offer a motive for the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The release said the arrests came as a result of multiple agencies in several states collaborating.<\/p>\n<p>Meyer has issued a statement saying he was grateful for the &ldquo;support of friends, the community, court colleagues and law enforcement,&rdquo; according to NBC.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I want the community to know that I have strong faith in our judicial system. This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes. 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