More than 110 Roosters Rescued After Cockfighting Investigation in Coolidge

Over 110 Fighting Roosters Rescued After Cockfighting Bust in Coolidge

A months-long investigation into suspected cockfighting in Coolidge has led to more than 110 roosters being rescued and two men facing a long list of felony charges, according to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. Authorities executed a search warrant on Oct. 29, uncovering what they described as a large-scale operation involving fighting birds, cash, steroids, detailed ledgers… Source

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More than 110 roosters rescued after cockfighting investigation in Coolidge

Two Coolidge men have been indicted by a Pinal County Grand Jury after a months-long investigation into a large-scale cockfighting and illegal enterprise operation.The Pinal County Attorney's Office says more than 110 fighting roosters were rescued "along with cockfighting paraphernalia, training equipment, ledgers, steroids, and cash proceeds consistent with organized animal fighting operations," during a search warrant on October 29.Samuel Fel…

Letter | Ridglan dogs should be rescued, not sold

Dear Editor: For years, Ridglan Farms has faced accusations of animal cruelty, while advocates pleaded with state officials to act. For far too long, those pleas were ignored.