Crime & Safety
Bodies Found; Trafficking Ring; Teslas Vandalized: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
The body was found near The Rady Shell, according to the San Diego Harbor Police Department.
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Body Found Buried In 'Recent Grave' On Family Property In North County
The sheriff's Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
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Couple Living In Hotel Arrested After Meth, Butane Honey Oil Lab Found
Deputies found nearly 50 grams of methamphetamine and a butane honey oil lab inside the hotel room, officials said.
North County Residents Accused Of Using Kids To Help Grow, Sell Drugs
Prosecutors say a 9- and 11-year-old helped the defendants cultivate, produce and sell mushrooms harvested in Fallbrook and Bonsall.
Jury Rules In City's Favor In Trial Of Mission Beach Drowning
A San Diego civil jury found in favor of the city of San Diego.
3 Migrants Die While Crossing CA Border Amid Storm: Border Patrol
Both incidents happened when temperatures in the area "dropped to near-freezing levels" amid a late-winter storm in the region.
Investigators set the monetary losses at $300,000 to the structure and $50,000 to contents.
Fire Damages McDonald's In Spring Valley
Fire officials said the blaze may have started in the basement before spreading to other parts of the building.
16 Arrested For Alleged Roles In Escondido Drug Trafficking Ring
The arrests came at the conclusion of a 16-month investigation that led to two indictments charging the defendants with crimes.
4 Vehicles Damaged In Traffic Accident In Oceanside
A four-vehicle traffic collision left two overturned on a residential street, authorities said.
Third Suspect Jailed In Alleged Balboa Park Murder
Gisela Icys Bowers, 42, was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of taking part in the slaying of 43-year-old James Garcia.
Cat Killed In Fire That Heavily Damages Ocean Beach Apartment
The American Red Cross was called in to help the people who live in the apartment arrange for emergency shelter.
Ex-SDSU Police Officer Charged With Child Porn Possession
Sgt. Paul Aurelio McClain was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations officials.
Teslas Spray-Painted With Swastikas At Dealership In Encinitas
Several windows of the dealership were also spray-painted with swastikas and profanity, officials said.
Boat Catches Fire In San Diego Bay
The fire was reported around noon Sunday at 4950 North Harbor Drive near the intersection of Regatta Walk, authorities said.
2 Arrested In Drug Bust In North County
During the search, deputies found a registered Glock handgun, ammunition, Xanax pills, psilocybin mushrooms, meth and cocaine.
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