Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Cockfighting Ring Busted in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police and SPCA busted a cockfighting ring with more than 40 roosters, and some hens, at a North Philly auto shop this weekend. The police were alerted by firefighters that were called to the scene for a fire, and saw the birds. The owner of the shop, 62-year-old Jose Rivera, was arrested on animal fighting charges despite his claims that he was keeping the chickens to make soup.

Read the full story at CBS 21 online by clicking here.