Cockfighting Arrests in Hunt County

March 31, 2025 – Hunt County officials raided a cockfighting ring over the weekend, arresting 21 people. Acting on a tip, deputies arrived at a home on CR 1006, where around 100 people had gathered. Many fled as authorities arrived, leaving behind evidence of an active cockfighting operation, including dead and live roosters. Investigators discovered fighting pits, sharp gaffs, and other paraphernalia. The SPCA of Texas assisted in rescuing 65 live roosters. The arrested individuals were booked into Hunt County Jail, though their identities were not disclosed. The case remains under investigation as officials crack down on illegal animal cruelty.