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March 12, 2013
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North San Juan man charged in bear cub case in court

A North San Juan man accused of killing a mother bear and trying to sell her cubs could be heading to trial next week. Christopher Puett has been charged with unlawful possession of a restricted animal, harassing an animal, unlawful taking of a bear and the taking of a female bear with cubs. He was offered a plea for counts one and two in return for three years probation, according to court documents. Puett was in Nevada County Superior Court Friday and unsuccessfully petitioned for a new attorney. He is set to return to court Wednesday to discuss possible resolution …

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