California man identified as source of threat to Wisconsin non-profit, charges possible
Authorities say 23-year-old Gabriel Anthony Autio Ramirez of Santa Cruz, California, made a threatening call to leadership at OrganicEye, a La Farge area watchdog organization focused on oversight in the organic farming industry.
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Before the call in February 2024, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office had also received reports of threatening emails sent to the group in late 2023.
Working alongside OrganicEye's technical staff, investigators obtained and executed search warrants on two service providers. The information led detectives to Ramirez, who is employed by CCOF, the nation's largest USDA-accredited organic certifier.
The threats reportedly began shortly after OrganicEye filed a formal complaint against CCOF, alleging federal law violations related to conflicts of interest. CCOF has cooperated with the investigation and is not believed to be involved beyond Ramirez.
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The case has been referred to the Vernon County District Attorney's Office. Ramirez has not been charged, but he could face felony charges for threats to injure and a misdemeanor for unlawful use of a telephone.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vernon County Sheriff's Office at (608) 637-2123.
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