Overview
- Dane County authorities report that 50 to 60 activists entered Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds on Sunday morning.
- The facility breeds beagles for medical and scientific research and has been a recurrent target for animal-rights groups.
- Roughly 20 people were arrested on suspicion of trespass and booked at the county jail, where a police mugshot of Paul was taken.
- Officials say some removed dogs were recovered, several remain missing, and vehicles along with alleged burglary tools were seized.
- Direct Action Everywhere co-founder Wayne Hsiung claimed 22 dogs were rescued and eight seized by authorities, a count not confirmed by police.