Multiple Arrests Made in Illegal Game Fowl Fighting Ring

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 14287 SW 192nd Avenue in regard to a report of multiple individuals engaged in a physical altercation. 

Once deputies arrived on scene, they observed that the individuals at the location were not only fighting but also engaging in illegal game fowl fighting.  Deputies observed a large gathering of people and multiple roosters roaming freely on the property.  These individuals began fleeing the scene on foot and in vehicles.  Deputies were then able to apprehend one subject who was found in possession of rooster spurs, a clear indicator of cockfighting activity at the scene.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Organized Crimes Bureau, Vice and Intelligence Squad, responded to the scene and began their investigation.  A total of 42 subjects were arrested and charged accordingly.  The charges include attending the fighting or baiting of animals and resisting without violence.  A total of $39,147 dollars were taken from the subjects at the time of their arrests and impounded.  A total of 72 roosters were located.

"This type of cruelty and illegal activity has no place in our community.  Animal fighting is not only inhumane, but it often goes hand-in-hand with other serious crimes.  The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting both the people and the animals of our community.  We encourage anyone with knowledge of similar activities to come forward." - Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz