Letter from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office

December 11, 2002

Miyun Park, President
Compassion Over Killing
P.O. Box 9773
Washington, DC 20016

Dear President Park:

I am in receipt of your letter dated November 20, 2002 concerning the treatment of animals at Red Bird Egg Farms.

The initial investigation into your complaint was handled by Det./Cpl. Glenn Owens. Pursuant to his investigation, Det./Cpl. Owens contacted the Department of Agriculture for the State of Maryland and spoke with Program Manager, Deanna L. Baldwin. Det./Cpl. Owens received a written response from Ms. Baldwin and her response in being forwarded along with this letter.

Det./Cpl. Owens believes this is more of a regulatory issue rather than a criminal issue, and I concur with his belief.

I have spoken directly with Kent County State’s Attorney Robert H. Strong. It is my understanding Mr. Strong will also be forwarding a response to your letter.

If I can be of further assistance, please give me a call.

Very truly yours,

D/Sgt. Scott N. Metzbower
Supervisor, Criminal Investigations

SNM/ljs

Cc: Daniel Saunders, Esquire
Sheriff John F. Price

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