Cockfighting - over 100 birds seized
Elm City, NC (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008
County: Wilson

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Enrique Barajas-Torres

Deputies with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office says more investigations are underway following the seizure of 100 fighting roosters believed to be part of a cock fighting ring here in the east.

It happened at a home off U.S. 301 near Elm City. 51-year-old Enrique Barajas-Torres was cited with one count of cruelty to animals and possession of paraphernalia of fighting animals.

Authorities investigated the area behind Torres' home after someone spotted scales where the birds were located.

References

• WNCT - July 30, 2008

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