On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of suspected cockfighting at a residence in the 600 block of Hunt County Road 1006, north of Greenville.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered nearly 100 individuals, many of whom fled upon law enforcement’s arrival. Deputies observed several dead chickens on the property and numerous live chickens, indicating that fights were actively taking place.
The Criminal Investigations Division and the SPCA of Texas were called to assist in the investigation. A search warrant was obtained, leading to the discovery of fighting pits and cockfighting equipment, including gaffs (sharp blades commonly used in fights). Authorities seized 65 live roosters and 10 dead roosters.
A total of 21 individuals were arrested and transported to the Hunt County Jail, each charged with violating Texas Penal Code 42.105 – Cockfighting.
Some of the arrested individuals (those not listed have not been identified yet):
- Xinli Yun of Caddo Mills
- Jesus Estevane Aramdno-Alvarado of Garland
- Jesus Emmanuel Martinez-Flores of Princeton
- Roberto Mijares of Hutchins
- Adam Wayne Miller of McKinney
- Jose Esteban Rivera-Canales of Garland
- Jesus Alberto Cano of Fort Worth
- Juan Mijares of Wilmer
- Joe Montoya Jr of Joshua
- Daniel Garcia of Caddo Mills
- Christian Hernandez-Gonzalez of Celeste
- Humberto Arzate of Campbell
- Jesus Salvador-Martinez of Greenville
- Carlos Eduardo Flores of Caddo Mills
- Rafael Savas Camacho of Greenville
- Albania Rios of Princeton
The investigation is ongoing.
