State Investigates Illegal Cockfighting Ring

(Felton, DE) -- State officials are trying to gather more clues surrounding an illegal cockfighting ring in Kent County.

The state's Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare was tipped about the incident over the weekend.

An animal welfare officer arrived at a Felton residence on Saturday and found nearly 50 people at the scene.

Two people ran away but police don't have much information to work with at this time.

Anyone with information should call Delaware Animal Services.