Sheriff’s deputies this week found roughly 200 roosters — all mutilated in order that knives may very well be connected to them — throughout a search of an obvious cockfighting pit in Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputies found the pit whereas responding to the 30000 block of Highland Means at round 11:45 a.m. Tuesday for an unrelated welfare examine, in accordance with authorities.
They obtained a warrant and spent the evening looking the property, authorities stated. Together with the birds, sheriff’s deputies and animal management officers discovered 10 firearms throughout the search, authorities stated.
A show of cockfighting knives uncovered throughout a search in Santa Cruz County.
(Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Workplace)
“Whereas the scene was being processed, deputies ensured to feed and provides water to the hungry birds,” officers wrote in a social media submit.
Juan Buenrostro Ochoa, 40, was arrested in reference to the search, authorities stated. The investigation is ongoing.
