Cockfighting - approximately 60 birds seized Charlotte, NC (US)Incident Date: Saturday, Jan 8, 2005 County: Mecklenburg
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Juan Castillo Moran
Authorities seized almost 60 birds from a barn on Jan 8, after authorities acted on a tip from a concerned citizen. Deputies also seized blades and spikes that were put on the birds' feet. $1,200 in bets was also confiscated.
Authorities found nine dead roosters. The homeowner, Juan Castillo Moran, 30, was charged with fighting game roosters, a misdemeanor, Sheriff Eddie Cathey said. Fifty other men were charged with being spectators.
The misdemeanor charges filed against 51 people carry a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. References |