Alexandra Paul Arrested In Beagle Rescue Protest

Alexandra Paul Arrested in Beagle Rescue Protest
Actress and longtime animal rights activist Alexandra Paul was among a group of activists arrested on March 15, 2026, after they entered Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Authorities say roughly 50–60 protesters unlawfully entered the property and began removing beagles that were being bred for scientific research.

• Paul, 62, was one of about 20 people taken into custody on suspicion of trespassing, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
• Two vehicles and what law enforcement described as burglary tools were seized at the scene.
• Authorities have said the case is under investigation and charged the protesters with criminal trespass for entering the facility without permission.
• Protesters reportedly removed multiple beagles from the facility during the incident. Some of the dogs were recovered and returned to Ridglan Farms, while others remain unaccounted for.
• Ridglan Farms is one of the few large breeders in the U.S. that supplies dogs for laboratory research. Local reporting noted that the facility had already agreed with authorities to surrender its breeding license by July 1, 2026 as part of a separate animal welfare agreement.
• Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said his office respects peaceful protest and concern for animal welfare, but emphasised that activists must act within the law. He reiterated that the department’s role is to ensure public safety and respond when unlawful activity takes place.
• This is not Paul’s first arrest in connection with animal rights actions. She has a long record of civil‑disobedience protests with advocacy groups, including past arrests at farm and animal facility demonstrations. Her history of activism dates back decades, and she has repeatedly used nonviolent direct action as a tactic
• As of March 17, reports indicate Paul remained in custody following the incident, and authorities continue to investigate.