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11 Charged in Magalia Burglaries That Led to Bear Intrusion

Eleven Magalia area residents face first-degree burglary charges for a string of break-ins that left the homeowner displaced, rendering the property vulnerable to bear intrusion.

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Overview

  • The Butte County District Attorney last week filed first-degree residential burglary charges against 11 individuals for break-ins dating back to April 17, 2024.
  • Four of the accused remain in custody on $50,000 bail while the others have been released pending arraignments scheduled for early July.
  • Investigators have tentatively identified five additional suspects and expect to file charges against them as the probe continues.
  • The 64-year-old homeowner abandoned the remote Lovelock-area residence after recurring burglaries made the property unsafe and uninhabitable.
  • Prosecutors say damage from the break-ins created entry points that allowed bears to invade the empty house, compounding the victim’s financial losses.