ALPINE–A burned body was found smoldering on a dirt road off Sequan Truck Trail in Alpine, Sheriff’s deputies said this morning.
On March 9 at about 4:55 a.m., deputies from the Alpine Substation received a radio call to investigate a report of a body on fire on a road. Deputies arrived on scene and found the body was still smoldering in the road. The body had been found and reported by an employee of the Sweetwater Authority.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Bomb Arson, and Crime Laboratory personnel are on scene conducting the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.