The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said deputies uncovered an illegal cockfighting ring earlier this month. On Nov. 7 at around 10 a.m., deputies “took flight” to execute a search warrant on a home in Norman Road for a report of stolen property.

Detectives in Stafford County broke up a large-scale cockfighting ring last week, resulting in the seizure of 80 chickens.

Dozens of chickens were rescued and a suspect arrested following the investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring that was uncovered earlier this month in Virginia, officials say Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were tipped off last week ...