Multi-State Investigation Leads to Five Arrests in Connection with January 18 Shooting of Tippecanoe County Judge 

LAFAYETTE, IN -The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) announces the arrest of five individuals following an extensive investigation into the January 18, 2026, shooting in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane. 

Arrests and Charges 

After a coordinated, multi-state operation involving hundreds of investigative hours, the following individuals were taken into custody: 

•  Raylen Ferguson, 38, Lexington, KY
  •   Attempted Murder (Felony 1)
  •  Conspiracy to Commit Murder (Felony 2)
  • Aggravated Battery (Felony 3)
  • Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (Felony 5)
  • Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  •  Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  • Attempted Obstruction of Justice (2 counts, Felony 6)
  • Gang Enhancement
  • Firearm Enhancement
•   Thomas Moss, 43, Lafayette, IN
  • Attempted Murder (Felony 1)
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder (Felony 2)
  • Aggravated Battery (Felony 3)
  • Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (Felony 5)
  • Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  •  Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  • Obstruction of Justice (Felony 6)
  • Gang Enhancement
  •  Firearm Enhancement
  • Habitual Offender

• Blake Smith, 32, Lafayette, IN
  • Attempted Murder (Felony 1)
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder (Felony 2)
  • Aggravated Battery (Felony 3)
  • Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (Felony 5)
  • Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  •  Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (2 counts, Felony 5)
  • Assisting a Criminal, Providing Deadly Weapon (Felony 5)
  • Gang Enhancement
  • Firearm Enhancement
  • Habitual Offender

• Amanda Milsap, 45, Lafayette, IN
  • Bribery (Felony 5)
  • Obstruction of Justice (Felony 6)

•  Zenada Greer, 61, Lexington, KY
  • Assisting a Criminal (Felony 5)
  • Obstruction of Justice (Felony 6)

Investigation and Collaboration

These arrests are the result of a comprehensive, collaborative effort among multiple agencies. The Lafayette Police Department commends the dedication of investigators from:

• LPD Violent Crimes Unit
• LPD Special Victims Unit
• LPD Crime Scene Investigators
• High Tech Crime Unit
• LPD Crime Analysts
• LPD Drone Unit
• LPD Mobile Field Force
• Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit
• Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
• West Lafayette Police Department
• Purdue Police Department
• Allentown (PA) Police
• Lexington (KY) Police
• Indiana State Police
• U.S. Marshals Service
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Community Support 

The Lafayette Police Department thanks the community for its cooperation and patience throughout this investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact LPD at 765-807-1200.

The fact that a defendant has been arrested and charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.