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Deputies release bodycam of cockfighting bust west of Phoenix

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A so-called ringleader and two others are facing charges for allegedly organizing and taking part in a cockfighting ring at a property in Tonopah over the weekend.

Jesus Valenzuela, 48, Miguel Pelajio, 38, and Ruben Zavala, 52, were taken into custody by Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies.

On Saturday around 2 p.m., Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Indian School and Hassayampa roads in Tonopah after an owner reported suspicious activity on his property. Court documents say the owner was told by a neighbor about a large gathering on his property while he was out of town.

Micaela Marshall reports.

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