May 1, 2023 - Tulare County Sheriff Office officials report that at about 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office responded to the community of Pixley for a report of cockfighting being organized.

When deputies arrived at Avenue 84 and Road 176, they noticed a large group of vehicles and people inside a grove. Deputies detained suspects and towed their vehicles. Nine roosters were recovered and turned over to animal control. One of the suspects had 25 gaffs in his vehicle.

The suspects were later booked at the South County Detention Facility and charged with possessing cockfighting implements.

This case remains under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy Jacobs or Sergeant O. Popoola at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at #1-800-808-0488 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or (559) 725-4194.

Source & photos: Tulare County Sheriff Office