BARDSTOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — An investigation by Kentucky State Police into a reported "chicken-fighting event" lead to a Bardstown man being charged with animal cruelty.
According to officials, KSP Post 4 responded to an alleged animal cruelty complaint in which the caller reported that an organized chicken-fighting event was active near the 1900 block of Pottershop Road in Bardstown.
Upon arrival, troopers made contact with the property owner, identified as 37-year-old Aaron John Thompson, along with additional individuals.
After further investigation, police reported that Thompson was charged with second degree-cruelty to animals and cited to Nelson County District Court.
Officials noted that this is an ongoing investigation and that KSP "remains active across the state, cracking down on chicken-fighting."
