‘Baywatch’ actress arrested for freeing dogs from controversial animal breeder

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"Actress Alexandra Paul, best known for her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden on “Baywatch,” was arrested in Wisconsin on Sunday. Paul was allegedly caught on camera participating in an animal rights sting to free beagles from controversial Blue Mounds breeding facility Ridglan Farms, according to a news release obtained by [Page Six.](https://pagesix.com/2026/03/17/celebrity-news/baywatch-actress-arrested-again-for-freeing-beagles-during-animal-rights-protest/) Paul, 62, and 50-60 other activists allegedly “broke into the facility and began removing numerous dogs” from the farm, which is one of only two large dog breeders in the country that conduct scientific research on dogs, the outlet reported. Two vehicles, along with burglary tools and other evidence, were seized at the scene, according to Page Six. Local law enforcement told the outlet that some beagles were “recovered and returned” to Ridglan Farms, while other dogs “remain unaccounted for.” Paul was arrested with around 19 others. Authorities said in the release that everyone involved was “cooperative and respectful.” “The Dane County Sheriff’s Office understands how deeply people feel for the beagles at Ridglan Farms, and we respect their right to express that passion through peaceful protests,” Sheriff Kalvin Barrett told Page Six. “Our role is to keep everyone safe and to respond when unlawful activity takes place. We encourage anyone with concerns about animal welfare or research practices to engage through lawful and constructive avenues.” Following an animal welfare investigation, the Ridglan Farms facility will surrender its Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATC) breeding license by July 1, according to the release...."

So she did good

Alexandra Paul seems like a genuinely kind human being. She’s been a longtime advocate for marginalized groups, what a queen!

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She was easily caught because she ran away in slow motion

F*** yeah Stephanie

Good. F*** animal testing and f*** everyone that has a hand in it. Edit; not "good" that she was arrested, "good" that people are fighting this

We love to see animal welfare activism!!!

No she didn’t. She was with me at the time having a glass of wine.

So Alexandra Paul and the other activists are arrested for rescuing dogs. Got it; thanks for reminding how sick and corrupted the system is. F*** animal testing and anyone who supports it.

Now if they’d only make a lot of noise about backyard breeders, our shelters would go out of business.

Breeders are scum. They don’t deserve any money or animas the way breeders treat their animals.

Do yourself a favor and look up her past dealings with the law. I don’t know enough about her to say she’s a great person but I absolutely love the fact that even with her level of celebrity she actually puts herself in harms way to stand behind her beliefs.

I had no idea Alexandra Paul was so involved in animal rights! She’s such a badass, and she looks AMAZING.

Gotta let those puppies breathe come on!!

Would’ve gotta way clean, but she was running in slo mo on sand

The virgin Connie Swail.

As somebody who’s really depressed about getting older, I’m inspired by the fact that she’s 62 and out there doing stuff like this

Animals are innocent and like children, cannot not defend themselves.

One piece makes more sense every day