Cockfighting - 36 birds seized
Plant City, FL (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Jan 24, 2009
County: Hillsborough

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» Edward Galdez
» Hector Lozado
» Jose Ramos
» Jose Ramirez
» 14 year old male

An anonymous tip led to five people being arrested and charged with attending a cockfight Saturday afternoon, according the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Acting on the tip, deputies found a cockfight in progress about 5:30 p.m. at 5202 Calhoun Road in Plant City. About 20 people were at the fight, deputies said, and most fled upon seeing authorities.

Deputies arrested five people: Edward Galdez, 43, of Tampa; Hector Lozado, 57, or Orlando; Jose Ramos, 73, of Brandon; Jose Ramirez, 36, of Valrico; and a 14-year-old who the Times will not identify because of her age. They face felony charges of participating in a cockfight.

Three dozen roosters were found in cages or cloth bags in a barn. Six were injured and three were dead. Animal officials rescued the birds.

References

• TampaBay.Com - Jan 25, 2009

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