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Lamesa police seize about 45 roosters, arrest 2 men on cockfighting charges
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Brandon Soliz , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They searched two houses, one on N 7th St and another on N 9th St.
Authorities in Lamesa have made arrests in connection with an investigation. Two men were taken into custody after search warrants were executed at homes. The investigation involved the Lamesa Police Department and its SWAT team.
They searched two houses, one on N 7th St and another on N 9th St. Details of the arrests and seizures are available from the Lamesa Police Department. Two individuals, Jeffrey Martin Ortiz and Ruben Ortiz Jr, face charges related to their alleged activities.
Items were seized during the searches, including a number of birds and certain equipment.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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