DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 8:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: Cruelty to Animals / Participating in Exhibition to Fight Game Cock
LOCATION: 12000 block of S. Cactus Avenue, Bloomington
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 8:20 a.m., deputies from the Fontana Station responded to the location for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival subjects were fleeing the scene in large numbers. During a safety sweep deputies located evidence of cockfighting. Deputies K. Lunde and J. Francis of the the Rural Crimes Division were requested to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, 20 arrests were made, with another 120 subjects identified for further investigation involving participation of gambling and other crimes related to being present at the event.
Over $12,000 believed to be entry fees, gambling money, and potential prize money was seized. A loaded firearm, believed to have been discarded by fleeing subjects, was located at the scene, in addition to several kits full of cockfighting paraphernalia (spur/gaff blades). Approximately 650 birds were at the location, with the majority showing signs of being raised and trained for the purpose of fighting.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Lunde or Deputy J. Francis, of the Rural Crimes Division/ Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-248-7655. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 032202986
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
