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Cockfighting bust made in Adams County
Adams County Sheriff's Office was among a group of law enforcement agencies who responded to a property in Watkins this week where they say dozens of roosters were kept for cockfighting. Cockfighting is illegal across the United States.On Thursday deputies seized 39 birds, 32 of them roosters, from an area off Hudson Road. A spokesperson for the Adams County Sheriff's Office shared several photos from the seizure that show the location where the fighting allegedly took place.A 34-year-old suspect was arrested. Jesus Orozco is suspected of administering the animal fights and tentative charges against him include committing aggravated cruelty to animals.Cockfighting is considered a Class 5 felony punishable by one to three years in prison.A spokesperson for the Adams County Sheriff's Office said the case will be brought before the District Attorney's Office for the 17th Judicial District on Monday to file charges.
Man arrested in connection with suspected Adams County cockfighting operation
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies have arrested a man in connection with a suspected cockfighting operation in Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff's Office posted on social media Friday that an investigation led to the seizure of 32 roosters from a property in Watkins, with some of the birds showing injuries that appeared to be consistent with cockfighting.
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
I Went to College in Westminster, CO, and Stayed
Learn from a local what makes Adams County a special place to live, work and play. Megan Grass moved from Colorado to Louisiana in the middle of high school, where she attended a school focused on college prep. After graduation, she couldn’t wait to get back to Colorado again, but she didn’t feel ready to enroll in a traditional college program.
Soak in the Vibrant Arts Scene in Adams County, CO
This stunning region north of Denver offers a wide array of cultural offerings. Denver, the region’s big city neighbor, has a well-known vibrant creative community. But with an impressive range of cultural offerings, the arts scene in Adams County can certainly compete. The county spans 72 miles from east to west, and from the urban edge to the agricultural areas, communities are bursting with creativity.
Dozens of roosters seized, some with injuries consistent with cockfighting
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — More than three dozen birds, some with injuries consistent with cockfighting, were seized as part of a joint investigation, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said Friday. The sheriff's office and Adams County Code Enforcement recently learned about someone suspected of keeping roosters used for cockfighting...
39 birds rescued in cockfighting investigation
A Watkins man was arrested for allegedly keeping roosters and using them for cockfighting at a property off Hudson Road. According to a Facebook post from the Adams County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), they worked with the Adams County Code Enforcement, Adams County Animal Management, and the Bureau of Animal Protection to arrest the man, who was suspected of "fowl play." Authorities seized 39 birds, including 32 roosters. Some showed injuries that were consistent with cockfighting. ACSO took one man to the Adams Count y Detention Facility on suspicion of animal fighting and aggravating cruelty to animals, according to the post. The case will be presented in the District Attorney's Office for the 17th Judicial District for the filing of charges. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Cockfighting bust made in Adams County, officials seize dozens of roosters on Colorado property
Adams County Sheriff's Office was among a group of law enforcement agencies who responded to a property in Watkins this week where they say dozens of roosters were kept for cockfighting. Cockfighting is illegal across the United States.
Dozens of birds rescued after illegal cockfighting investigation in Adams County
DENVER (KDVR) — A Watkins man was arrested for allegedly keeping roosters and using them for cockfighting. On Friday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office posted about the arrest on X, saying the man was suspected of “fowl play.”. During the investigation, the sheriff’s office said authorities seized...
Meet 3 Trailblazers in Life Sciences at Fitzsimons Innovation Community
These Adams County entrepreneurs are conducting groundbreaking research aimed at improving health care and saving lives. Fitzsimons Innovation Community is home to more than 80 health and life sciences companies, whose life-saving scientific research is blazing the trail for medical advancements in curing diseases, improving patient care and saving lives. In partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz (CU Anschutz) Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, Fitzsimons provides laboratory and office space for entrepreneurs, renowned clinicians and researchers. Meet three of the many entrepreneurs conducting groundbreaking research in the life sciences at Fitzsimons Innovation Community.
Adams County discussing property tax increase to help fund construction of new correctional facility
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — Adams County is talking about increasing property taxes to help pay for a new jail. The structure, which is more than 40 years old, is deteriorating rapidly, and county leaders said it would be more cost-effective to start from scratch. If the county moves forward...
Tobacco giant to build $600 million Zyn manufacturing plant in Colorado
AURORA, Colo — Philip Morris International will build a $600 million manufacturing facility in Aurora to make Zyn nicotine pounces, bringing an anticipated 500 jobs to Adams County once it opens next year, officials announced Tuesday. The facility will produce Swedish Match Zyn nicotine pouches for the tobacco giant....
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