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Harris County Deputies Find Hundreds of Roosters in Crosby Cockfighting Probe

No arrests have been made during the early stages of the investigation.

Overview

  • Deputies responded to a tip around 2:30 p.m. reporting rooster fighting at a home in Crosby.
  • Investigators counted about 300 roosters alive and about 50 dead at the property, according to the sheriff’s office.
  • People began leaving as deputies arrived, leading officers to lock down the area and detain individuals for identification.
  • Authorities described a mobile home with an open area behind it where caged matchups were allegedly held, and the homeowner is being questioned.
  • The roosters are expected to be taken in by the Humane Society of Harris County, and the case follows recent regional cockfighting busts.