Cockfighting Bessemer, AL (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Dec 10, 2006 County: Jefferson Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Charges: Misdemeanor
Alleged: Rogelio Martinez
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A brutal case of animal cruelty was discovered by the Birmingham Humane Society on Dec 10 in Bessemer. Bessemer police called to the scene of a deadly cockfight on 1617 Berkley Avenue.
Police say only a few people were gathered to watch the cock fight when they arrived on the scene. A greater Birmingham Humane Society employee was called to help gather the male roosters that were still alive. Cockfighting is a misdemeanor in Alabama. Police arrested Rogelio Martinez at the house.
It is not clear what will happen to the remaining birds who have survived. Neighborhood MapFor more information about the Interactive Animal Cruelty Maps, see the map notes.
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