The Brief
- 25 people were taken into custody after Johnson County deputies disrupted a large, suspected cockfighting operation in Alvarado, Texas.
- Deputies recovered more than 60 roosters, including two that had sustained serious fighting injuries, from the illegal operation.
- The suspects face charges related to cockfighting, which is a violation of the Texas Penal Code, and authorities have secured evidence pending trial.
ALVARADO, Texas – 25 people were taken into custody Thursday after Johnson County sheriff’s deputies disrupted a suspected cockfighting operation in Alvarado, authorities said.
25 arrested from animal cruelty call
What we know:
Deputies responded around 11 a.m. to a report of possible animal cruelty and illegal cockfighting on Deborah Drive, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, a large group of people attempted to flee but were quickly detained.
Cockfighting is a violation of Texas Penal Code 42.105.…