News Release
Friday, November 30, 2007

Cockfighting Ring Busted
Los Angeles: A local cockfighting organizer was arrested and game fowl rescued.On November 29, 2007, at around 8:15 AM, the Los Angeles City Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACTF) served a search warrant in the 2600 block of Whittier Boulevard in the Hollenbeck Area. The ACTF received a complaint regarding cockfighting at the location. The neighbors complained about the noise from the roosters that disturbed them and effected the quality of life in their neighborhood.
The owner, Jaime Padron, 32, a resident of Los Angeles , was arrested for Cockfighting and he surrendered 46 game fowl to the Department of Animal Services.
The Los Angeles City Animal Cruelty Task Force is made up of Los Angeles Police Officers and Detectives, Animal Service Officers from the Department of Animal Services and Deputy City Attorney's from the Los Angeles City Attorney' s Office. They investigate human cruelty against animals.
Reports of animal cruelty can be reported to the Animal Cruelty Task Force at 213-847-1417.
Contact your local Los Angeles Animal Services shelter to adopt a pet today!
ACTF IN THE NEWS
Animal cruelty crackdown in Los Angeles has results People involved in dogfighting, cockfighting and other abuse are targeted by groups from the LAPD and district attorney. The number of criminal cases filed has jumped. |
06/27/08 - Police Bust Cockfighting Breeding Location
02/19/08 - Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty
01/16/08 - Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty Charges
11/30/07 - Cockfighting Ring Busted
11/21/07 - Animal Hoarding in North Hollywood
10/02/07 - Man Attempts but Fails to Drown Dog
08/01/07 - Over 100 Animals Taken Into Protective Custody
08/01/07 - Pet Owner Arrested for Cruelty Charge