In a decisive strike against animal cruelty, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division has disrupted an alleged cockfighting ring, arresting several individuals and rescuing numerous roosters. The raid, carried out on November 28, discovered a group seemingly gathered for illegal cockfighting on a rural Farmersville property, leading to a chaotic scene with roughly 20 suspects attempting escape, according to a social media post by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
The report detailed how deputies, upon their arrival, witnessed the suspects fleeing. With support from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office drone unit, multiple individuals were detained or later arrested in the surrounding area. As the property was searched, authorities found 55 live fighting roosters, a pair of deceased birds, equipment associated with cockfighting, and a sum of money. Collin County Animal Control took custody of the surviving roosters, ensuring they are now safe and cared for…