Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 228 Roosters in Alleged Cockfighting Operation
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office detectives seized 228 roosters from an alleged cockfighting operation on a property northeast of Redmond.
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, November 6, 2026 —
Detectives from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have seized 228 roosters as part of an investigation into an alleged cockfighting operation. The seizure took place on a property located northeast of Redmond.
Details regarding the specific date of the seizure were not immediately available. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that the roosters were taken from the property following investigations into suspected illegal animal fighting activities.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information about potential arrests or charges has been released at this time. The full scope of the operation, including its duration and any other suspected illegal activities, is still under examination by law enforcement officials.
The location of the property has been identified as being northeast of Redmond, a rural area within Deschutes County. Information regarding the ownership of the property or the individuals involved in the alleged operation was not provided.
Cockfighting is illegal in Oregon and is considered a form of animal cruelty. Law enforcement agencies periodically conduct investigations and operations to combat such activities.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has not released information regarding the condition of the seized roosters or what will become of them. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Ian Haupt on rv-times.com, see more information here.
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