MCTX Sheriff Deputies Make Arrest in Cockfighting Incident

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On October 30, 2022, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of Cockfighting at a residence in the 21500 block of Juliann Alyes in Porter, Texas. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered obvious signs of cockfighting, caged roosters, and numerous dead roosters. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Livestock Unit responded to assist in the investigation.

As a result, three suspects were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where they were charged with Cockfighting.

The Livestock Unit also obtained a seizure warrant for 17 live roosters, 6 live chicks of unknown sex, and 8 dead roosters. With assistance from the Houston SPCA, the fowl were relocated to their facility for intake process and medical care. The fowl will be held until the outcome of the seizure hearing.