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Man Arrested After Harris County Bust Recovers 300 Live Roosters, Finds Dozens Dead

Court records identify Magdaleno Herrera, 45, as the person charged in the Harris County case.

Overview

  • Documents filed Sunday show Herrera is charged with owning and operating a rooster-fighting ring in Crosby.
  • Deputies responded to a Saturday tip on Dranek Road, heard roosters, locked down the area, and detained and identified people on the property.
  • Roughly 300 live roosters and about 50 dead roosters were found, with images showing deputies removing birds from wire cages.
  • Five spectators received citations as the follow-up investigation continues, according to the sheriff's office.
  • Harris County Veterinary Public Health and the Houston Humane Society/SPCA assisted, and the birds are expected to be taken into humane custody.