Plainfield man accused of possessing roosters, gear tied to illegal animal fighting

Plainfield man accused of possessing roosters, gear tied to illegal animal fighting

A Plainfield man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they found him in possession of six roosters and a cache of items commonly used in cockfighting.

Saugus becomes a no-crow zone

SAUGUS — The Board of Health began a discussion in February on amending the animal regulation article. Monday, they closed the discussion unanimously, voting yes to the amendments to Article 10 Keeping of Animals in Saugus. The amendments include banning roosters, which are a nuisance animal in many parts of the United States. “We did […]

Statement From Wayne Pacelle on Cockfighting Arrest in Marengo

MARENGO, Ill. — Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, issued the following statement regarding the recent arrest in Marengo, Illinois, on charges related to cockfighting and animal cruelty: “Cockfighting is a gruesome and senseless form of animal abuse, and it is rightly treated as a felony under Illinois and ... Read more The post Statement From Wayne Pacelle on Cockfighting Arrest in Marengo ap…

Multiple roosters rescued, man arrested for allegedly owning them for cockfighting in Marengo

Jose M. Alicea-Reyes, 51, of Plainfield. Multiple roosters were rescued and a man was arrested after he was allegedly caught during a traffic stop owning the animals for cockfighting in Marengo Saturday morning. The Marengo Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 6:10 a.m. Saturday at North State Street and Municipal Drive. Marengo Police Department Sgt. Andrew Kjellgren said the stop was conducted for driving without headlights. The d…