Why Baywatch's Alexandra Paul Is Proud Of Recent Mugshot
In the ’90s, Baywatch star Alexandra Paul was saving drowning beachgoers in slow-motion. But recently, she found herself behind bars trying to “save” animals.
The 62-year-old actress proudly shared her mugshot to social media this week, after she was arrested on March 15 for trespassing at a Wisconsin dog breeding facility.
In the caption, the longtime animal activist—known for playing Lt. Stephanie Holden on the long-running series—explained why she preferred the “bedraggled” booking photo to a glossy headshot she posed for back in 2021.
The ‘Baywatch’ Star’s Mugshot
On March 31, Paul shared the two photos to her Instagram page.
“The first photo is my recent mugshot for rescuing beagles from Ridglan Farms,” she wrote, accusing the establishment of “animal cruelty violations” in her caption.
“The second photo is a 2021 headshot. Which photo do I prefer? The mugshot,” she continued, before explaining why.
“Because that day was the best day of my life: in a community of animal lovers, having a higher purpose, bringing a lab beagle to safety, getting arrested for my values, and spending 2 days in jail for them,” she wrote. “I look bedraggled (6 hours in the rain) and older (sexty two) than the second photo where the lighting is good, my hair is brushed and I have makeup on, but the mugshot represents more who I am and what I want my life to mean.”
She added the hashtags #savethedogs, #simpleheart and #freethedogs.
Among those praising Paul in the comments of her post was Baywatch co-star Nicole Eggert, who wrote, “That’s our girl!!! 👏🤍”
Details of Paul’s Arrest
The arrest happened back in March 2026, with Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a trespassing call, according to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital at the time.
“50-60” protesters, including Paul, allegedly “broke into the facility and began removing numerous dogs” from the farm, per the release. The actress was one of around 20 people arrested, with Paul sharing footage from the incident to social media at the time (above).
“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 said in a statement.
"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,” the statement added. “The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to maintaining public safety, promoting peaceful dialogue, and ensuring that all parties can exercise their rights within the bounds of the law.”
According to reports, some of the dogs taken were returned, while others were unaccounted for.
Per WKOW, the farm is just one of two large dog breeders in the country that also conducts experimentation “in the development and testing of veterinary medical treatments.” In October 2025, the farm and the local district attorney reached an agreement to no longer sell dogs for medical research, effective no later than July 1, 2026.
“Ridglan Farms is in the process of entering a new chapter in our mission to improve the health of pets and humans alike,” the farm said at the time. “Despite the challenges of the past few months, we are tremendously proud of the outstanding care we provide to our animals, which play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of cutting-edge veterinary and medical treatments.”
This isn’t Paul’s first run-in with the law when it comes to animals.
In 2021, according to the Los Angeles Times, she was charged with misdemeanor theft after allegedly taking chickens off a Foster Farms truck. In 2023, she was later found not guilty, per The Fresno Bee.
source https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/alexandra-paul-baywatch-mugshot-arrest
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