Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Houston Deputies Bust Alleged Rooster-Fighting Ring at Barber Shop Property

Four people were detained as investigators process evidence for possible animal-cruelty or gambling charges.

Overview

  • Deputies responded to a service call on Little York Road near Aldine Westfield Road in north Houston on Sunday.
  • About 70 roosters were recovered at the site, with some found dead and most alive.
  • Law enforcement said rooster fights were active at the location and that gambling was taking place.
  • The property was listed as a barber shop, and a Fox 26 live stream showed four people being detained.
  • No charges have been filed as the Harris County Sheriff’s Office pursues an ongoing investigation.