Cockfighting Rimrock, AZ (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 County: Yavapai Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Abuser names unreleased

Case ID: 5237 Classification: Fighting Animal: chicken View more cases in AZ (US) Login to Watch this Case

Authorities are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in the Yavapai County community of Rimrock. Sheriff's deputies and D-P-S officers responded on July 31, 2005 to a call of alleged cockfighting outside a residence. As officers arrived, they said they saw several men flee on foot.
Two men at the residence were booked on charges stemming from alleged animal cruelty.

The Yavapai County sheriff's office says seven vehicles also were impounded.

Seven roosters found at the scene were taken to a veterinary hospital. Four had to be euthanized, said the sheriff's office, due to extensive injuries.

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