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Lamesa police seize about 45 roosters, arrest 2 men on cockfighting charges
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Brandon Soliz , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A total of about 45 roosters were seized, along with items related to cockfighting. The Lamesa Police Department, with assistance from their SWAT team, served the warrants at two locations.
Lamesa police have made arrests in an investigation into alleged cockfighting. Two men were taken into custody after search and arrest warrants were executed at homes in Lamesa.
The Lamesa Police Department, with assistance from their SWAT team, served the warrants at two locations. A total of about 45 roosters were seized, along with items related to cockfighting.
Two men, Jeffrey Martin Ortiz and Ruben Ortiz Jr, were arrested and charged with cockfighting. For more information on the investigation and arrests, details are available from the Lamesa Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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