FBI Offers Reward in New Hampshire Farm Extortion Case
- Topics: Welfare and Industry
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hoping the offer of a $10,000 cash reward will help them identify those responsible for alleged extortion and harassment of the operators of The Rickety Ranch, in Hollis, New Hampshire.
The farm offers young people the chance to learn about and care for farm animals, including Quarter Horses, mules, donkeys, Miniature Horses, and ponies.
In a written statement, Harold H. Shaw, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, said the farm owners have received several extortion letters demanding $250,000 from someone claiming to be able to settle an ongoing zoning dispute with the town of Hollis and to keep them safe from harassment. In addition to the letters, the family was targeted in a series of attacks that resulted in thousands of dollars in damages to their homes, barn, and vehicles, Shaw said.
“Some animals at the farm were subjected to animal cruelty and one died,” said Kristen Setera, publish information officer for the FBI’s Boston Field Office
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