Topeka police executed a search warrant at a residence during an ongoing narcotics investigation. While primarily seeking illegal drugs and firearms, officers uncovered evidence of cockfighting and animal cruelty.
Alongside drugs, drug paraphernalia, and firearms, authorities found live fighting roosters, a makeshift fighting pit, and other signs of organized animal abuse.
A 40‑year‑old individual was taken into custody and now faces charges related to animal cruelty, drug possession, and firearms offenses.
Cockfighting is illegal across all U.S. states and federal jurisdictions. It’s not only a gambling-driven blood sport but also a serious case of animal cruelty.
Participants often train roosters for aggression, equip them with sharp blades or spurs, and force them into violent fights, sometimes resulting in death.
