Case Details

Cockfighting - 25 birds seized
Los Angeles, CA (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007
County: Los Angeles
Local Map: available
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» 17 year old male
» Adriana Reynoso

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 10560
Classification: Fighting
Animal: chicken
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A Wilmington woman and her 17-year-old son were arrested when authorities raided their home and found evidence of a cockfighting operation, including a dead, mutilated rooster, officials said.

The arrests occurred Jan 16 afternoon in the 1300 block of North Marine Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Department Detective Susan Brumagin of the Animal Cruelty Task Force.

The woman, whose name was not immediately released, was arrested for "endangering the welfare of her children," police said.

The teen, whose name was withheld, was arrested on suspicion of a probation violation, possession of methamphetamine for sale, possession of stolen and loaded firearms and possession of fighting gamecocks, police said.

Authorities went to the location on a cockfighting investigation and saw several roosters, including one that had "boxing muffs" attached to it, indicating that it was being trained for cockfighting, police said.

Investigators served a search warrant and seized 16 fighting roosters, nine hens used to breed fighters, and one "mutilated dead rooster." Also seized were 44 grams of crystal methamphetamine, four stolen handguns and drug paraphernalia, police said.

The Animal Cruelty Task Force is a joint partnership between the LAPD, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services and the City Attorney's office.

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Investigators recovered a large quantity of narcotics, several stolen weapons, and a cache of ammunition being stored in a child's bedroom. Officers also seized 16 fighting roosters, nine hens, and one dead rooster from the backyard. The animals were handed over to the Department of Animal Control.

Adriana Reynoso, 34, who is on probation, was arrested and booked for endangering her children. Her bail was set at $100,000.

Reynoso's 17-year-old son was arrested for possessing methamphetamine for sales, stolen firearms and fighting gamecocks. He was on probation for prior offenses.

The Animal Cruelty Task Force is a joint partnership between the Department of Animal Services, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the City Attorney's Office. Its mission is to fight animal cruelty and neglect in the City of Los Angeles.

Anyone with information is asked to call Animal Cruelty Task Force Detective Susan Brumagin at 213-485-3860. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).
Source: LAPD Blog - Jan 18, 2007
Update posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 4:08PM 

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