Indiana Gaming Investigation Ends in Search and Arrest Warrants

IGC serves warrants in Jennings and Jackson counties for animal combating.

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(Jennings County, Ind.) – An investigation initiated by the Indiana Gaming Commission’s Law Enforcement Division resulted in six arrest warrants and three search warrants in Jennings and Jackson counties for gamecock combating.

The IGC Law Enforcement Division, with help from Indiana State Police, Jennings County Sheriff, Jackson County Sheriff and Seymour Police Department, issued warrants earlier this morning to go looking Red Wheel Game Farm associated to a number of felony fees.

Those fees make up a number of Level 6 Felonies, together with buying animals for combating contest, conspiracy to commit selling an animal combating contest, conspiracy to commit skilled playing, cash laundering and tax evasion. The operations below investigation concerned roughly 200 diseased birds.

The IGC launched the investigation almost a yr in the past in south central Indiana. 

“Today’s search and arrests are the result of careful investigative work into an operation that is not only illegal, but cruel and inhumane,” mentioned IGC Law Enforcement Superintendent Brock Pilgrim. “Sadly, these birds will have to be euthanized due to disease. We want today’s actions to send a clear message that those who engage in such barbaric and illegal activities will be held accountable in Indiana.” 

The IGC Law Enforcement Division mentioned it’s at the moment investigating comparable operations in Indiana.

“I commend the Indiana Gaming Commission for its careful investigation in bringing this dark operation to a halt,” mentioned Indiana Governor Mike Braun. “Today’s apprehensions will send a message this this activity has no place in Indiana’s borders and we will act to diligently ensure that our gaming industry remains free from criminal activity.”

The names of these concerned weren’t launched.