Crime

Madera man arrested for having marijuana, roosters for fighting

Madera County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 28-year-old man Aug. 18 on suspicion of growing marijuana and having roosters for fighting after serving a search warrant to investigate cock fighting activities.

Detectives searched a home in the 14000 block of Road 28  1/2 and found the resident, who was identified as Jovani Hernandez, raising roosters for fighting. Madera County Animal Services seized 21 roosters. Also found at the home were marijuana plants and a set of brass knuckles.

Hernandez was booked into the Madera County Department of Corrections. Charges are also expected to be filed against a woman who lives in the house.

BoNhia Lee: 559-441-6495, @bonhialee

This story was originally published August 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM with the headline "Madera man arrested for having marijuana, roosters for fighting."

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