 Following weeks of increasing reports in the news media of Vick’s involvement and new evidence and witnesses reportedly coming forward to authorities, according to "USA Today", on June 7, federal authorities, assisted by the Virginia State Police, revealed their own investigation, and began an additional search of the property.Surry County Commonwealth's Attorney Poindexter told "USA Today" that an official of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of the Inspector General, notifying him by telephone about 3 PM EDT on June 7, also advised him that the local authorities loved what he did, but were free to continue their own ongoing investigation.News media reports on WAVY-TV at 11 PM that evening placed Poindexter at the Vick home and property, apparently observing the search.