On Tuesday, 33 year old Jose Madera from Egg Harbor City was detained pending trial by a Superior Court Judge on numerous animal cruelty offenses.
On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the Galloway Township Police Department HLEO (Humane Law
Enforcement Officer) Unit executed a search warrant on the 300 block of S. Bremen Avenue in
reference to the ongoing investigation of a large cockfighting ring. Upon entering the property,
police encountered a large group of individuals, many of whom attempted to flee the residence
upon law enforcement’s arrival. Numerous suspects were detained, and police conducted a
search of the property.
During the search, police located an elaborate cockfighting operation that included a constructed
cockfighting ring, spectator style seating, and numerous cockfighting “kits”. Approximately 50
roosters, all displaying various degrees of health, were located in crates, storage boxes, and bags
in and around the cockfighting arena. As a result of the search warrant execution, police arrested 51 individuals and seized over $37,000.00 in cash.