Titus County Man Arrested After 'Illegal Cockfighting Event' on Fourth of July

Titus County's 'cockfighting kingpin' arrested on cockfighting, animal cruelty charges

A Titus County man dubbed the “cockfighting kingpin” by animal welfare organizations has been arrested, Titus County authorities said.

Texas 'Cockfighting Kingpin' Arrested After Undercover July 4 Derby Sting

Undercover investigators from Animal Wellness Action and SHARK infiltrated a massive Independence Day event, leading to the arrest of Timothy Thompson and exposing a pervasive illegal network. In a victory for animal welfare advocates, Timothy Thompson, dubbed a “cockfighting kingpin” by activists, has been arrested in Mount Pleasant, Texas, after undercover investigators from Animal Wellness […] Texas ‘Cockfighting Kingpin’ Arrested After Under…

Titus County man arrested after 'illegal cockfighting event' on Fourth of July

TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - The Titus County Sheriff's Office said a man has been arrested for cockfighting after officials were alerted to an "illegal cockfighting event" on Friday. Two injured in Tyler overnight club shootings Photo courtesy of Titus County Sheriff's Office.Photo courtesy of Titus County Sheriff's Office.Photo courtesy of Titus County Sheriff's Office. Mugshot of Timothy C. Thompson, courtesy of Titus County Sheriff's …

Titus County man charged with cockfighting, four counts of animal cruelty

Man in Titus County arrested for July 4 cockfighting event; faces animal cruelty charges. Investigation continues as officials seek additional suspects.

Titus County Sheriff Arrests Cockfighting Kingpin After Undercover Investigators with Animal Wellness Action and SHARK Penetrate Massive July 4 Derby

Press Release The two organizations uncovered an enormous derby in March at the same location, but no action was taken at that event. The groups also documented two other cockfighting derbies in Kaufman County on July 5 Mount Pleasant, Texas — Animal Wellness Action and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) applauded the Titus County Sheriff ... Read more The post Titus County Sheriff Arrests Cockfighting Kingpin After Undercover Investig…

Titus County Man Arrested After Deputies Break Up Illegal Cockfighting Operation

In the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, Titus County Sheriffandrsquo;s Deputies and Investigators executed a search and arrest warrant at a property in the 900 block of County Road 3925, following credible information about an illegal cockfighting event. Investigators reviewed evidence and statements indicating violations of Texas Penal Code Section 42.105, leading 276th District Judge Michael Kopech to issue the warrant based on probable ca…