On October 29, 2025, Arizona Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force detectives arrested Coolidge residents Samuel Felix, 60, and Gerald Vaughn, 61, after a large-scale investigation into a cockfighting and illegal enterprise operation. Both individuals are charged with controlling an illegal enterprise (one count each) and cockfighting (80 counts each). In addition, Gerald Vaughn faces three counts of animal cruelty related to the condition and treatment of other animals on his property.

During the operation, detectives seized 110 fighting roosters, 154 hens, cockfighting paraphernalia and training equipment, firearms, gang paraphernalia, steroids, ledgers, cash, and numerous dogs and rabbits.

Arizona DPS extended its gratitude to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, Coolidge Police Department, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Pinal County Animal Control, Coolidge Animal Control, and the Arizona Humane Society for their partnership and support in the investigation.

Source: Arizona DPS

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Casa Grande, AZ

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