Cockfighting - 17 birds seized
Jacksonville, FL (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jun 22, 2008
County: Putnam

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» George Lorenzo
» Jose Colon
» Odalis Ramirez
» Shawn Swigert

Four Putnam County men were arrested on Sunday, and are charged with operating and participating in a cockfighting ring, police said.

Shawn Swigert has been charged with staging the cockfight, according to a police report, as well as additional related charges, including cruelty to animals.

The other three men, George Lorenzo, Jose Colon and Odalis Ramirez, face charges of cruelty to animals and attending the cockfight, police said.

A total of 17 roosters were seized by police, "along with cockfighting paraphernalia," according to the police report.

The four men are being held on bail.

References

• News4Jax - June 23, 2008

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