Authorities rescue 74 roosters, arrest 25 during cockfighting raid in Johnson County

Dozens of people and roosters are in custody after a cockfighting ring bust in Johnson County on Thanksgiving, according to officials.

On Nov. 27, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty and illegal cockfighting in Alvarado.

When deputies arrived at the scene, a large group of individuals scattered and attempted to flee, JCSO said. About 25 people were eventually taken into custody. Three juveniles were also there but were released to family members who weren’t at the scene…

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