An additional 47 animal rights activists have been charged and face felony charges over the March open rescue at Ridglan Farms. However, one name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged. Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of Jim Burns, the owner of Ridglan Farms. Before police arrived, Blizzard decided to take matters into his own hands, slashing the tires of a transport van full of beagles, then ramming it with his truck. In April, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett eventually referred Blizzard for criminal charges of reckless driving and criminal damage to property. Three months later, Blizzard has not been charged.
BRYAN POLCYN: An additional 47 animal rights activists were charged for burglary over a March open rescue at Ridglan Farms, a felony. Their initial appearance is Aug. 24. Four other activists were previously charged with more serious crimes, including property damage and theft of more than $10,000. That includes the primary organizer of the open rescue, Wayne Hsiung. His trial is scheduled for January…
One name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged. Jerry Blizzard is the son-in-law of Jim Burns, the owner of Ridglan Farms… When more than 60 animal rights activists showed up at Ridglan Farms in March, cut through the fence, broke into buildings, and walked away with beagles, there was just one security guard on duty. But within minutes, Blizzard arrived…
“You’re really in my way,” Blizzard said to an activist in the road, holding a beagle. Police had not yet arrived, so he decided to take matters into his own hands, slashing the tires of a transport van full of beagles, then ramming it with his truck…
In April, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett eventually referred Blizzard for criminal charges of reckless driving and criminal damage to property. Three months later, Blizzard has not been charged… The day before the new charges came out, Blizzard commented on Sheriff Barrett’s campaign page.
He told the sheriff to “hang in there” amidst growing criticism over his handling of the activists. Barrett replied: “Thank you, Jerry”… In a phone call with FOX6 Investigators on Monday, Sheriff Barrett said he was simply thanking someone for being nice. He did not make the connection to whom he was thanking. SOURCE
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