Two arrested for alleged cockfighting

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, May 10, 2011

PROSSER — Benton County sheriff’s officers said two Prosser men have been arrested at a house where officers found cockfights taking place.

Detective Erik Magnuson told the Tri-City Herald the men were arrested for investigation of animal fighting, a felony. They were booked into the Benton County Jail.

Magnuson said deputies responded to a report of possible animal cruelty last Thursday.