Traffic stop in Vermilion Parish leads to drug and cockfighting charges

Man arrested in connection with cockfighting and drug possession, animal rights group responds

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with suspected cockfighting and drug possession.

Traffic stop in Vermilion Parish leads to drug and cockfighting charges

VERMILION PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A traffic stop led to the arrests of two people on drug charges. One of the suspects is also accused of cockfighting. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office reported Damien Deblanc, 43, and Roberta Comeaux,…

Statement from Wayne Pacelle on Southern Louisiana Felony Cockfighting Bust

VERMILION PARISH, La. — A routine traffic stop in Vermilion Parish has resulted in felony animal cruelty and drug charges, after authorities discovered dozens of gamefowl, cockfighting paraphernalia, and narcotics inside a vehicle and trailer operated by Dion David Romero, according to local news reports.  The case again underscores the widespread and barely concealed underground cockfighting network ... Read more The post Statement from Wayne P…