Cockfighting - 12 birds seized Silver Springs, NV (US) Incident Date: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005 County: Lyon Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Man

Case ID: 6116 Classification: Fighting Animal: chicken View more cases in NV (US) Login to Watch this Case

Lyon County Animal Control Officer Ted Bolzle said a search warrant served November 16, 2005 at 40 Wells Fargo Drive found a dozen fighting roosters, a homemade ring in the back yard and other evidence to support information that the home was known for cockfighting. Bolzle said the roosters had their combs cut off, which is common in the cockfighting world, but they were not outfitted with blades on their legs, which is another common practice. The birds were taken to the animal shelter.

"I feel sure there are fights going on throughout the county, but this is such a close-knit group that it's hard to get information," Bolzle said.

According to Nevada law, instigating or witnessing fights between birds is a gross misdemeanor offense. The third offense is a felony. Bolzle said the case will be forwarded to the district attorney's office for review. Bolzle said a video tape shows the coming and goings at the home and could help investigators determine who else could be charged.

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Nevada Appeal - November 19, 2005

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