Man charged with cockfighting after 300+ roosters found near Crosby: HCSO
Magdaleno Herrera (Photo: HCSO)
CROSBY, Texas - A man has been charged with cockfighting after hundreds of roosters, including several dead ones, were found at a property near Crosby on Saturday, authorities say.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Magdaleno Herrera, 45, was charged with Cockfighting: Space, Owns, Trains, Equips.
Authorities say five spectators were also issued citations. Their identities were not released.
300+ roosters reportedly found
The backstory:
The sheriff’s office says they received a tip about animal fighting at a property located in the 4200 block of Danek Road, near FM 1942.
They responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m. and could allegedly hear rooster fighting on the property.
By the numbers:
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies entered the property and found around 300 live roosters and about 50 dead ones.
The sheriff’s office says several people fled, but they did detain some others.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.