Released Body Cam Footage Shows Cops Approaching Tolland Cockfighting Venue

TOLLAND, CT — State police Thursday released body cam footage of them approaching a large-scale cockfighting operation in Tolland before breaking it up and arresting 100 people.

Roosters can be seen just running freely and the noise seemed deafening.

See the 100 here.

Here is the video:

• cspnews.org/post/body-worn-camera-of-tolland-cock-fighting-and-illegal-gambling-sting

According to an incident report, at 1:29 p.m. on May 16, the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Special Investigations executed a search and seizure warrant at 55 Mountain Spring Road in Tolland, the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by CSP into illegal gambling and cockfighting events being hosted inside the residence.

As a result of the search warrant execution, state police made the 100 in-custody arrests and seized approximately $90,000 in U.S. currency, according to an incident report. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture located 273 birds on the property and all 273 birds were euthanized due their deteriorated conditions, according to an incident report.

The homeowners of 55 Mountain Spring Rd were arrested at the scene and identified as Elvin Miranda, 59 and Lisa Miranda, 66.

Lisa and Elvin Miranda were transported to Troop C where they were processed and charged with cruelty to Animals, professional gambling, operating a gambling premise and risk of injury to a minor, state police said.

They were later released after posting a $250,000 cash/surety bond and their cases are pending in court.