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Cockfighting Ring Busted in Watsonville, Hundreds of Chickens Rescued
KSBW ^ | Feb 17, 2023 | Cristal Hamer

Posted on 02/19/2023 1:40:20 PM PST by nickcarraway

Authorities in Santa Cruz county busted a cockfighting operation Thursday morning.

Santa Cruz County Animal Control Officers and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on a property on Ranport Road in Watsonville early Thursday morning.

During the search, about 200 chickens – both roosters and hens – were seized. There were also dozens of cages, cockfighting weapons, and a ring on the property, typically used for fights.

Additionally, several emaciated dogs and puppies with severe health problems were also found on the property. Detectives also discovered several firearms, including assault rifles and high capacity magazines.

Two arrests were made in connection with the case: 58-year-old Brett Miller and 21-year-old Angie Gonzalez. Both are facing several charges. This investigation is a joint effort and is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Drew Renwick at 831-454-7638.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cockfighting; donatetofreerepublic
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1 posted on 02/19/2023 1:40:20 PM PST by nickcarraway
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Bantam Lives Matter!


2 posted on 02/19/2023 1:42:59 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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They got chicken fightin’ in California????


3 posted on 02/19/2023 1:44:30 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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When I first moved to OK...I'd heard of cock fighting..

Kinda wanted to go to one....Just to see.

Never did it though.

4 posted on 02/19/2023 1:45:24 PM PST by Osage Orange
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When I was young I went to a cock-fight and saw a bit of it and left in disgust. Ridiculous sick sport for trashy people.


5 posted on 02/19/2023 1:54:21 PM PST by plain talk
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Saved?? What do you think will happen to them?? Think soup!!


6 posted on 02/19/2023 2:01:48 PM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
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Will eggs come down in price now?


7 posted on 02/19/2023 2:02:09 PM PST by dynachrome (“We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the US economy.” Rand Paul)
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Perhaps this will bring some sanity back to the egg market.


8 posted on 02/19/2023 2:04:32 PM PST by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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Pequeño Geraldo Seinfeld está ok?


9 posted on 02/19/2023 2:05:52 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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“What do you think will happen to them??”

They’ll be bussed somewhere. The sport (?) started with the Greeks but grew bigger in southeast Asia.

wy69


10 posted on 02/19/2023 2:12:14 PM PST by whitney69
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To: nickcarraway

Was Ron Jeremy in attendance?


11 posted on 02/19/2023 2:13:16 PM PST by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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Illegal alien cock fights in Santa Cruz.....What a hoot.

Soon there will be a running of the bulls up PCH.


12 posted on 02/19/2023 2:13:36 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: JBW1949
Even worse....Cat Juggling!


13 posted on 02/19/2023 2:13:45 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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There are SNAILS on her plate!


14 posted on 02/19/2023 2:14:56 PM PST by SamAdams76 (4,895,899 Truth | 87,656,930 Twitter)
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To: bk1000

Um, these aren’t the ones that make eggs.


15 posted on 02/19/2023 2:15:15 PM PST by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
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To: plain talk

To each his own. I have no interest in cock fighting, but I don’t care if others want to fight their chickens.
Some of the most vicious rooster fights I ever saw were in my Grandmas pens.


16 posted on 02/19/2023 2:18:50 PM PST by Iceclimber58
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Fried Chicken Anyone?


17 posted on 02/19/2023 2:22:01 PM PST by LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget (I am a lesbian trapped in a man's body... gives me more rights. )
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kinda get the impression the kardashians cornered the cock fighting market...


18 posted on 02/19/2023 2:23:13 PM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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“Um, these aren’t the ones that make eggs.”

Those are alpha chickens participating in the chicken version of MMA. These are the chickens that make the egg laying chickens swoon and produce eggs. They are the toxic patriarchy of the chicken world. These aren’t your your ordinary woke yardbirds, no sir!


19 posted on 02/19/2023 2:23:28 PM PST by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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Oh no!!! NOT Little Jerry??


20 posted on 02/19/2023 2:24:13 PM PST by llevrok (Pronouns: Me/myself/& I)
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