The OSPCA Kent Branch office in Chatham. (Photo submitted by Robyn Brady)The OSPCA Kent Branch office in Chatham. (Photo submitted by Robyn Brady)
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Plympton-Wyoming Men Charged In Cockfighting Ring

Two Plympton-Wyoming men were among eleven arrested after the OPP broke up a cockfighting ring north of Cornwall Saturday.

On April 9 around 10am, police, investigating a report of illegal gaming activity in North Stormont Twp., allegedy observed cockfights in progress.

Two Plympton-Wyoming men, 61-year-old Ronald Bell, and 55-year-old Norman Redick, are among several men charged with causing damage or injury to an animal, and cruelty to animals.

87-year-old Thomas Carter of London is also charged.

The owner of the ring, 82-year-old Gerald Tessier of South Stormont Twp., is also facing a charge of keeping a cockpit.

Police say a quantity of roosters and equipment was seized during the investigation.

The men have been released and will have a court appearence in Cornwall June 21, 2016.

OPP continue to investigate with the assistance of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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