Bardstown chicken fighting event leads to suspect arrest
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Bardstown man is facing charges after Kentucky State Police say they busted an alleged chicken-fighting event in Nelson County.
According to state police, troopers received a tip on Sunday about an organized chicken-fighting event happening on Pottershop Road.
During their investigation, troopers arrested 37-year-old Aaron Thompson, the property owner. He is now charged with animal cruelty.
Authorities have not released additional details about the event.
