Cockfighting ring discovered during drug bust
Robinwood, AL (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Jan 12, 2009
County: Jefferson

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» Wendy Mayora
» Aurelio Barriga
» Vicente Barriga

A series of drug busts across Jefferson County lead narcotics agents to a major meth operation and a cockfighting ring. Three adults have been arrested because of this bust, and four children were taken into protective custody.

The cockfighting ring was found in the Robinwood community of Jefferson County. When Sheriff's deputies raided the home, agents found cockfighting paraphernalia, spurs, and steroids, as well as guns, marijuana, and ice - a potent form of meth - worth about $100,000 on the street.

Wendy Mayora, Aurelio Barriga, and Vicente Barriga were arrested, and all face numerous drug charges resulting in over $1 million bond.

Sheriff Mike Hale stated that the bust was the result of a strong partnership between law enforcement, and the community.

References

• MyFox Birmingham - Jan 15, 2009

« AL State Animal Cruelty Map
« More cases in Jefferson County, AL

Note: Classifications and other fields should not be used to determine what specific charges the suspect is facing or was convicted of - they are for research and statistical purposes only. The case report and subsequent updates outline the specific charges. Charges referenced in the original case report may be modified throughout the course of the investigation or trial, so case updates, when available, should always be considered the most accurate reflection of charges.

For more information regarding classifications and usage of this database, please visit the database notes and disclaimer.