Nearly 200 birds seized, East Texas man arrested in alleged cockfighting raid, the SPCA says

Authorities arrested a Grand Saline man and recovered cash, equipment and vehicles during the operation

• Jul 18

ICE detains man in alleged North Texas cockfighting operation

A man has been arrested with an ICE hold after authorities uncovered a massive cockfighting operation at his Parker County property.

• Apr 7

Dead, injured birds found at alleged cockfighting ring in Johnson County

A Waxahachie man was arrested after deputies uncovered a suspected cockfighting operation with dead and severely injured birds at a Johnson County property.

• Mar 9

74 roosters rescued, 25 arrested in Alvarado cockfighting raid

Dozens of people and roosters are in custody after a cockfighting ring bust in Johnson County​ on Thanksgiving, according to officials.

• Nov 28, 2025

Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight

Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.

• Apr 19, 2025

More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring

Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.

• Feb 15, 2025