Dane County Sheriff
Dane County Sheriff's Office
Regulatorylaw enforcementMadison, WI
Received complaints about Ridglan Farms but did not act.
Complaints (4)
March 18, 2024by Wayne HsiungNo response
In-person delivery of complaint and criminal referral to Sheriff's Office. Video of delivery admitted as Exhibit 20.
March 1, 2024by Wayne HsiungNo response
Additional evidence shared with Sheriff's Office.
October 1, 2022by The Animal Law FirmNo response
Complaint submitted to Sheriff requesting investigation.
May 15, 2018by Wayne Hsiung / The Simple HeartNo response
Contacted Sheriff's Office to request investigation into Ridglan conditions.
Related Facts (3)
C1May 2018: Hsiung's organization contacted DA, Sheriff, and Animal Control after the Pulitzer article. No response from any agency.#47
C2Petitioners also shared evidence with the Dane County Sheriff, who never investigated or issued a referral to the DA.#56
C1The DA can claim he only prosecutes if the Sheriff investigates; the Sheriff can claim he only investigates if the DA will prosecute — a catch-22 that § 968.02(3) was designed to prevent.#57