Cockfighting - 23 animals seized Spartanburg, SC (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 County: Spartanburg
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: » Jose B. Castrellon » Antonio Garcia » Sigfredo Saucedo » Geraldo Jacinto » Alejandro Gomez » Santiago Garcia
Spartanburg County Enviromental Enforcement arrest six men on charges of cockfighting.
Friday, a deputy in an unmarked car says he saw the men fighting roosters in a mobile home park. Investigators seized 23 animals. They say two of the roosters had razors attached to their bodies.
Those charged are: Jose B. Castrellon, 50; Antonio Garcia, 42; Sigfredo Saucedo, 40; Geraldo Jacinto, 25; Alejandro Gomez, 24; and Santiago Garcia, 33 .
Investigators say the roosters had to be put down. References |