Cockfighting - 120 birds seized
Buena, NJ (US)Date: Apr 21, 2005
Disposition: Alleged
Abuser names unreleased
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The SPCA swooped down on a cockfighting ring in Vineland. The birds were discovered after a brush fire in the area. Animal cruelty officials confiscated 120 birds. They said 75 of them were roosters, which were trained to fight.
Some of the roosters had their combs cut off and others were tagged. The SPCA said that it would have to euthanize the fighting roosters, because they are too violent.
Authorities also said that the conditions at the farm were deplorable.
"The food and water is full of dirt, water is green, pretty disgusting. Trash everywhere, beer bottles, it's really a horrendous situation," said Beth Greco, of the Cumberland County SPCA.
Authorities said that they also found burned rooster parts in a barrel.
It is illegal to own, train or fight birds in New Jersey. The SPCA said that the owner of the farm is visiting Puerto Rico right now and will face felony charges when he returns. References« Back to Search Results 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.
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