In 2018, Bay View resident Roger Pederson was charged with one count of first-degree animal cruelty and one count of second-degree animal cruelty after more than 70 dead cattle were found on his property.

On March 13 he entered an Alford plea to two charges of first-degree animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for April 19.

There will be a demonstration outside the Skagit County Superior Courthouse March 30, 4-6 p.m. T-shirts will be sold for $20 each. Email [email protected] with questions.

Source: Humane Society of Skagit Valley