was arrested in over the weekend after taking part in an operation that freed beagles from a controversial breeding facility.
The actress, 62, was taken into custody on Sunday morning and later booked in county jail on one count of trespassing, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
She was arrested after allegedly taking part in a protest at Ridglan Farms, a facility in Blue Mounds that breeds beagles. The dogs are used in scientific research and the facility has repeatedly drawn the attention of animal welfare activists.
A mugshot of the actress saw her in a blue jail-issued shirt over a brown t-shirt, with her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
In a press release on Monday the Dane County Sheriff's Office stated that '50-60 protestors entered the property without permission' and began 'removing numerous dogs.' A total of 20 people were arrested.
Paul has been arrested a number of times over the years for acts of civil disobedience tied to various causes, including animal rights activism.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Paul's representatives for comment.
Baywatch icon Alexandra Paul, 62, was arrested in Wisconsin on Sunday after taking part in an operation that freed beagles from a controversial breeding facility; Pictured in her mugshot
The actress was arrested on one count of trespassing following a protest at Ridglan Farms, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office; Seen in Baywatch still
The sheriff's office stated that 'two vehicles, along with burglary tools and other evidence, were seized at the scene' adding that 'some of the beagles taken were recovered and returned to Ridglan Farms, but several beagles remain unaccounted for.'
Wayne Hsiung, attorney and co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere, shared videos and photos from the operation, and said that 22 dogs were 'rescued'
Paul has been arrested a number of times over the years for acts of civil disobedience tied to various causes, including animal rights activism; Pictured in 2024
She was arrested in 2020 for trying to rescue a pig from a Farmer John slaughterhouse, and in 2023 for rescuing a chicken from a Foster Farms slaughterhouse truck; Seen in a social media snap
Between 1987 and 2000, she was taken into custody more than 12 times at the Nevada Test Site, and in 1989, she was arrested while advocating for those living with HIV.
