"Troopers arrived at 55 Mountain Spring Road around 1:29 p.m. to carry out a search and seizure warrant tied to what police described as a long-running investigation. In a media release, the agency said detectives had been examining reports of "illegal gambling and cockfighting events being hosted inside this residence," according to a state police media release."
"By the end of the operation, investigators reported recovering roughly $90,000 in cash from the property. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture also located 273 birds at the site. State police said all 273 birds were euthanized "due [to] their deteriorated conditions.""
"Among those arrested were the property owners, Elvin Miranda, 59, and Lisa Miranda, 66. According to police, both were taken into custody at the scene before being transported to Troop C for processing. Authorities charged the pair with cruelty to animals, professional gambling, operating a gambling premise and risk of injury to a minor."
"Police said each later posted a $250,000 cash or surety bond before being released. They are expected to appear June 18 in Rockville Superior Court. The operation drew a major law enforcement response to the otherwise quiet and wooded neighborhood Friday afternoon."
Connecticut State Police arrested 100 people after officers executed a search and seizure warrant at a rural Tolland property on Mountain Spring Road. Troopers arrived around 1:29 p.m. to carry out the warrant tied to a long-running investigation. Investigators reported examining reports of illegal gambling and cockfighting events hosted inside the residence. During the operation, investigators recovered roughly $90,000 in cash and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture located 273 birds at the site. State police said all 273 birds were euthanized due to deteriorated conditions. The raid prompted a large law enforcement response and temporary road closures while evidence was processed. Property owners Elvin Miranda and Lisa Miranda were charged with cruelty to animals, professional gambling, operating a gambling premise, and risk of injury to a minor, posting $250,000 bonds and scheduled to appear in court on June 18.
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