EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – MAY 24: One of the two yellow breasted capuchins clings to its mother’s back in their enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo on May 24, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The first (seen here) of the new capuchins was born on April 9 to Pele and the second born to Samba on May 5. The two new arrivals are seen as a significant step in conservation of the species, which are native to the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)A 75-year-old woman was arrested after she sold a monkey to a 15-year-old girl, who then got bitten, police say.
Joan Newberger of Satsuma, FL is facing charges after she allegedly sold a monkey to a teenager for $9,500 back in November. Apparently, the 15-year-old and her mother drove down to Newberger's residence to purchase a capuchin monkey that was listed for sale online.
A police report says that not only did Newberger have possession of the capuchin, but she also had a marmoset in a trailer on her property. The mother of the teenager did have some doubts about the legality of the monkey transaction. Apparently, the mother asked for documents for the monkey, but Newberger said she didn't have any.
Regardless, the mother and daughter went through with the purchase. However, it wasn't long before they returned to Newberger's residence to return the monkey and ask for a refund. An affidavit reports that Newberger offered to give back $9,000.
Upon giving back the monkey and wanting to say goodbye, the 15-year-old girl was bitten by the monkey on the finger. The mother called the police and reported the incident.
Putnam County Sheriff's Office and FWC investigated the trailer and found that Newberger was aware she didn't have proper documentation for the animals. However, Newberger denied any monkey biting business, despite various evidence from the family.
[Source: WFLA]
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