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Change of Venue Request Anticipated in Lafayette Judge Shooting Case. Amanda Milsap, one of six individuals accused in the January 18 shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and his wife in Lafayette, is expected to have her attorney seek a change of venue for her upcoming trial. The attorney's focus is on selecting a jury from outside Tippecanoe County, although the trial itself may still be held locally. Milsap faces charges including bribery, obstruction of justice, and violating a no-contact order, all of which she denies. The case remains closely watched within the Greater Lafayette community. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 19) Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN Logansport, IN

Trial Set for April in Alleged Scheme Linked to Lafayette Judge’s Shooting. The first trial stemming from an alleged scheme that preceded the January 18 shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and Kim Meyer at their Lafayette home has been scheduled for April 8. Amanda Milsap, a 45-year-old Lafayette resident, faces felony charges of bribery and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors allege Milsap conveyed a $10,000 offer to a victim in a case involving her former husband, Thomas Moss, in an attempt to prevent testimony. The trial is expected to clarify her role in the events leading up to the shooting. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Feb 19) Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN Logansport, IN

Three Arrested in Lafayette Area Drug Distribution Investigation. Law enforcement officials in Lafayette have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in distributing significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine throughout the region. Authorities allege that a home on Crosspoint Court South served as a central point for the drug operation, with suspects reportedly tracking postal deliveries containing narcotics. Police recovered evidence from multiple locations, including boxes linked to the shipments. The suspects remain in custody as the case proceeds. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 19) Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN Marion, IN

Four Defendants Face Lengthy Sentences in Lafayette Judge Attack Case. Four individuals, including Nevaeh Bell, have been charged with serious felonies following the January shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and his wife inside their south Lafayette home. The defendants face counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, connected both to the attack and to an alleged effort to prevent a co-defendant from being tried in a separate case. If found guilty, each could receive decades-long prison sentences. Bail for Bell was set at a substantial amount by the court. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 6) Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN Logansport, IN

Fifth Suspect Extradited in Tippecanoe Judge Shooting Appears in Cass County Court. A fifth individual charged in the January shooting of Tippecanoe Superior 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife appeared in a Cass County courtroom after being extradited from Kentucky. The suspect, a 61-year-old woman from Lexington, is accused of assisting the primary shooting suspect by providing her vehicle. Authorities believe the attack was intended to disrupt a scheduled trial involving another defendant. Multiple suspects face charges including attempted murder and obstruction of justice. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 4) Greater Lafayette Logansport, IN Lafayette, IN

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