14 people have been charged for their alleged involvement in what officials are calling an “organized cock fighting event” Sunday in Casey County.
Kentucky State Police say they received a call around noon Sunday and responded to the event at a private residence on KY 837 in Bethelridge.
When troopers arrived at the residence, they observed a small crowd of people on the property. They also found a caged area with seating for spectators, multiple injured fighting chickens, as well as a concessions area.
59-year-old Leo Harris and 39-year-old Christopher Harris, both of Bethelridge, were both arrested and charged with cruelty to animals.
12 other people were also charged with cruelty to animals:
Steven Wesley, age 35 of Science Hill
Tiffany Robinson, age 35 of Liberty
Tyler Gillilan, age 22 of Eubank
James Croucher, age 38 of Mount Vernon
Brandon Mounce, age 39 of Lancaster
Randall Emerson, age 49 of Bethelridge
Kaleb Chansler, age 33 of Middleburg
Ronald Sharp, age 47 of Russell Springs
Dormas Bullock, age 72 of Eubank
Jeffrey Owens, age 53 of Stanford
David Bradshaw, age 65 of Bethelridge
Shawn Harris, age 35 of Russell Springs
This is an ongoing investigation.
