Crime and Public Safety, September 15

Posted: 09/14/2009 08:26:53 PM PDT
Updated: 09/14/2009 08:50:25 PM PDT


ADELANTO
Cockfighting operation found; 51 roosters and chickens taken
Sheriff's deputies arrested one man and seized 51 roosters and chickens after uncovering a cockfighting operation in Adelanto.

Sergio Ventura-Guzman was booked into jail on suspicion of possessing fighting roosters and equipment used in cockfighting, as well as hypodermic needles. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also requested Ventura-Guzman be kept in custody.

Deputies came to the 11700 block of Lee Avenue on Thursday with a search warrant. Animal-control officers had received information that roosters and chickens were being raised at the home for cockfighting.



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