May 28, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on the afternoon of May 24, 2026, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a possible rooster fighting operation near Kettleman Lane and Highway 12 in Lodi.

Using the Sheriff’s Office UAS, deputies located more than 150 vehicles gathered in an orchard. As deputies arrived, many vehicles fled the area.

Deputies located 18 live roosters, including several confined inside a locked vehicle. Due to the animals’ welfare, forced entry was made into the vehicle. San Joaquin County Animal Services responded and took possession of the roosters.

If any of these roosters belong to you, please contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office at 209.468.4400

The investigation remains ongoing.

Source: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office