Chula Vista police are looking for the public’s help in finding the person(s) responsible for a string of vandalism.

Between Feb. 12 and Feb. 21, police said an unidentified suspect(s) vandalized at least 33 vehicles in the Eastlake and Otay Ranch areas of Chula Vista.

Large rocks, a baseball bat and/or a crow bar were used to break car windows in the neighborhood.

Several witnesses reported seeing a black Volkswagen Jetta and silver late model Audi A4 leaving the crime scene, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 407-3528.

A San Diego woman who managed to steal a California Highway Patrol vehicle while handcuffed in the backseat faces nearly five years in prison.

Casaundra Lane pleaded guilty to four of the seven charges she faced, including two counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon, stealing and driving a law enforcement vehicle and felony evading with reckless driving, the district attorney’s office previously said.

The deadly weapons charges are strikes, and all four carry a stipulated term of four years and eight months in state prison, they said.

Lane will spend four years and eight months in prison.

In November, Lane hit a car on Interstate 5 near the Mission Bay boat launch and ditched the car, running into the bay. An officer chased her into the water, handcuffed her and put her in the back of the patrol cruiser.

While the officer was outside the vehicle, Lane moved from the backseat and reached for a long rifle stored in the patrol SUV, San Diego police said. As she drove toward the officer to run him down, the CHP officer opened fire, fearing for his life, police said.

Lane sped off, driving south on the 5, then onto Interstate 8 and State Route 163. She was apprehended 30 minutes later in Mission Valley after she rolled the cruiser into another vehicle and officers forcibly removed her.

Lane also hit two vehicles driven by innocent drivers as she fled, officials said.

Business patrons and residents on Civic Center Drive in Vista can park on either side of the street from Eucalyptus Avenue to Crescent Drive. But that's going to change after the Vista City Council voted Tuesday to remove the parking in favor of bike lanes.

The proposal comes after the council voted to make Vista more bike friendly with a master plan.

Cyclists can be seen using the stretch of Center City Parkway from Eucalyptus Ave to Crescent Drive, but not many.

"What we're looking to do is make it safer, a little bit wider for the bicycles to be able to get through and make it more convenient and attractive for people to want to bike through that area," said Deputy Mayor John Aguilera.

As with any road changes, there are people on both sides with strong opinions.

One business owner affected by the change says she approves of the council decision to put in bike lanes because cars parked along Civic Center Drive block her view of oncoming traffic as she’s pulling out of her driveway.

But next door business neighbor Susanne Rooks with Depauw Johnson Business and Tax Service says the change will hurt her business.

“We have a lot of traffic especially at this time during tax season,” she said. “And parking is already limited, so you know, for us to not be able to park on the street because that's what we do in order to give our clients space in the parking lot, it would kill our business. It would kill things for us."

As someone who enjoys riding her bicycle, Rooks questions whether a bike lane would truly make the road safer for cyclists.

"This street, it's just a really, really busy street and I just don't think it's a place for, for a bike lane,” she said.

The road is scheduled to be slurry sealed soon, so the council hopes to give crews the opportunity to paint the bike lanes then, instead of having to redo it in the near future.

While the project as a whole already has the council’s stamp of approval, the members must vote on each street when they remove parking spaces.

They recently heard the case for removing spots on Melrose Drive, but residents argued it would affect them too much, and the council agreed. On that portion of road, the cyclists will ride onto the sidewalk.
 

Sriracha is catching fire.

The popular Thai hot sauce is finding it's way into everything from bacon to burgers.

 "You see so many new flavors," said Iwona Alter, menu strategy Vice President with Jack in the Box. "What we have seen is that people like more and more spicy."

That's why the San Diego-based fast food chain is now selling a Sriracha burger, as well as adding the flavor to its burrito and fish filet sandwich.

So why add a spicy flavor to traditional items like a burger? Alter said the younger generation is looking for different tastes and spiciness.

"It's this whole big surge in global fusion," said Alter.

San Diego State marketing professor Erlinde Cornelis said restaurants and food makers constantly monitor what flavors are out there. It's no surprise sriracha is now trending.

"Food trends come from all corners of the globe," said Cornelis.

She said fast food restaurants like Jack in the Box always need to find the next big flavor.

"They want to jump on the hype," said Cornelis, "like a clothing trend you do it when it's hot."

This month Heinz is introducing a Sriracha-flavored ketchup. It joins a line of flavored ketchups including jalapeño, balsamic vinegar and Tabasco Pepper Sauce.

I asked people to taste test the Sriracha ketchup, and most liked it.

Dave Lawhead said, "I thought the ketchup flavor sort of started at the beginning and then it kind of gives way to the sriracha as you go along."

Hector Campos agreed, "It's got some little bit of a spice to it but it's really, really good."

Louette Easton thought the spiciness was a little too much, "I think it kind of overwhelmed the ketchup flavor for me."

Iwona Alter with Jack in the Box said millennial-aged consumers are driving the trend toward spicy foods. So what could be the next big spice?

"Thai chili and cayenne and chimichurri," said Alter, "all of these words may not mean as much today, but they are brewing in terms of the future trends."

A high school football coach asked to leave one school amid an investigation was hired at another school in the same district, prompting questions as to why.

Sergio Diaz is the new football coach at Serra High School in the San Diego Unified School District. He was the head coach at Scripps Ranch High until 2009 until he was told not to return.

Diaz was tied to an investigation into how money, raised by the booster club at Scripps Ranch High, was spent, according to community activist Sally Smith. The audit showed irregularities, including questionable expenses for dinners and alcohol.

“I don't see how they could keep an employee in that position after you read an audit and all the irregularities revealed in that audit,” said Smith.

So why did Diaz get hired someplace else?

According to the new principal at Serra High School, Dr. Vincent Mays, Diaz went through a “rigorous process.”

“He came across earnestly, told the truth, and he learned from his lessons at Scripps Ranch, and we believe a young man like that deserves a second chance,” said Mays.

He said Diaz, who left Scripps Ranch in 2010, has learned to be a better listener and to make better decisions.

“I felt like he understood he shouldn't be managing the money and that he understands we have a booster club treasurer and others,” said Mays. “So I don't think the management of money will be his issue around Serra High School. The football team and our success in the league will be his total focus.”

The audit of Serra High’s booster club also showed irregularities. Mays said the club has a new president and a new treasurer and will be functioning under the auspices of the school’s foundation.

With regard to the money, Mays said, “It will be closely watched.”
 

A man sentenced to life in prison for killing a San Diego couple is now eligible for parole.

The Board of Parole Hearings ruled Tuesday that Jose Gonzalez, 59, is suitable for release after serving nearly 37 years behind bars.

In 1978, Gonzalez was convicted of murdering San Diegans James and Essie Effron.

The Effrons owned a store in the 70s that had become an institution in the area, lasting about 54 years. But when Essie was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1977, the couple decided to close their business down, according to their son Gary in a web post.

They wanted to hold a going-out-of-business sale, so they hired Jose Gonzalez to help as a salesman.

After the store closed on Nov. 21, 1977, Gonzalez – with the help of accomplices – tied the Effrons up and bludgeoned them to death.

Gonzalez was later convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, while charges were dropped against the accomplices.

The next step toward his release more than three decades later will be a 90-day review by the Board of Parole Hearings on its own decision. If Gonzalez’s eligibility for parole is upheld, the proposal will be sent to the governor for his own 30-day review.

The Effrons’ children started a petition on Change.org, pleading with the board commissioners to deny Gonzalez parole. Nearly 300 have signed it.
 

Chelsea King, a Poway High School student that was killed by a sexual predator, is being remembered five years after her death.

The 17-year-old Poway High School student was killed in 2010 when she went out for a run.

In the following year, the King family worked to pass Chelsea’s Law in California, which enhances criminal sentences for violent sexual offenders that commit crimes against children.

The annual “Finish Chelsea’s Run” will take place on Saturday, March 7 to honor King. Chelsea Light Foundation’s Facebook page has suggestions for those wishing to honor Chelsea’s memory:

• Tell 10 people about the run
• Change your social media picture to a Chelsea’s Light Foundation image
• Give a sunflower and hug to a family member or friend and tell them how much they mean to you.

In a statement, the King family thanked everyone for helping them carry a burden "that we felt would crush us."

"The community embraced Chelsea as their own. She became everybody’s daughter, sister, niece," the statement said. "You gave us such strength through the power of love that together we lifted our pain and were able to move mountains and embark on the race of our lives with you by our side."

The family said in a statement the pain is still present in their lives, but they no longer carry it alone.

"To see the joy of life expressed on so many faces at Finish Chelsea’s Run reinforces the power of an engaged community. It reinforces the power of hope," the family said. "It reinforces the beauty of our dreams. Come out and help us Finish Chelsea’s Run. Together we are protecting the joy and innocence of childhood."

NBC 7 is a television media partner of the run. You can sign up for the run by visiting the Chelsea Light Foundation's website.

A fan alleges he was hit after trying to take a photo of Justin Bieber at a San Diego Gaslamp nightclub, according to a published report.

The San Diego man told TMZ that he went to take a photo of Bieber but he was screamed at by a security guard and then struck twice in the cheek and jaw. 

San Diego Police confirmed they are looking into the allegation made at FLUXX but say Bieber was not a target or a suspect in the investigation.

The incident stems from over the weekend when Bieber was visiting the club. Police say the 20-year-old pop star is allowed in the nightclub because FLUXX has a license for underage guests.
 

A weeks-old baby was found dead Wednesday morning in a Northern California body of water, according to Yolo County sheriff's officials, who suspect it is that of missing Justice Rees.

No more information was immediately available. Sheriff's Capt. Larry Cecchettini did not positively identify the baby found just before 10 a.m., but crews from across the state had been searching for Justice along in the Ridge Cut Slough, a wetlands area found along an ocean bay, at the junction of the Sacramento River in Knight's Landing. Justice had been reported missing since Monday.

In an interview with the Sacramento Bee, Cecchettini said "it's too early to tell if there was foul play."

Police from all over California had been searching for Justice in Knight’s Landing, according to Woodland Police Capt. Dale Johnson, after the baby's mother called 911 in a panic about 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Johnson told NBC Bay Area Wednesday that the baby's mother, 23-year-old Samantha Green, was also considered missing for a time. She turned up late Tuesday afternoon in the town of Knight's Landing, on a levee road near the Sycamore Slough along the Sacramento River.

Johnson said she was "distraught and disheveled consistent with someone that had come from the slough." She also had some injuries, and she was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation, Johnson said.

He said authorities don't know why she appeared without the baby, or what brought her to Knight's Landing — a Northern California town with a population of about 995 people. As far as he knows, she has no known links to that town, although she has family nearby in Woodland, which is about 10 miles away.

Green's sister, Aissa Green, asked for privacy on her Facebook page around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

"I have seen some very upsetting comments circulating as well as many assumptions," she wrote. "And it's only making things harder."

Right now, she wrote, "we are focused on the search for Baby Justice."

The baby's age is in question. At first, Justin was said to have been 2-weeks-old. Other officials said the baby might be 27-days-old.

Various police agencies are helping to look for the boy, including search and rescue crews from Marin County, according to Sheriff's Lt. Doug Pittman.

The Yolo County Sheriff asked the California Office of Emergency Services for help, and authorities in Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma and Napa counties were also asked to assist, mostly to send search dogs.

A massive 75-vehicle pileup on snowy Interstate 95 in Maine left 17 people injured on Wednesday morning, state police say.

The series of crashes, involving a school bus, a tractor-trailer and many cars, happened around 7:30 a.m. in Etna amid heavy snow, state police spokesman Steve McCausland said.

The main crash involved over 25 vehicles, and there were a series of other wrecks leading up to that site. No fatalities were reported, but McCausland says some of the injuries were serious.

"I did a 180 and was face to face with the second semi coming at me," Peggy Leonard told the Bangor Daily News. "I have never seen anything like this in my life." 

One veteran state trooper described the crash site as a "giant pile of metal." Fifty cars were towed and another 25 were damaged.

The Bangor Daily News said the school bus involved in the crash was transporting two students and an aide to Stillwater Academy in Old Town. Two high school students suffered a scraped chin and a sprained thumb, respectively.

State police said all of the injured were taken to Bangor hospitals. There were no serious injuries, but people suffered broken bones, aches, cuts and bruises.

Weather was believed to be a major factor in the accident. Heavy snow was falling at the time of the crash, and visibility was extremely limited, according to NECN Chief Meteorologist Matt Noyes.

"The snow squall that came through the area has dissipated," McCausland said. "It's my understanding that most of the wrecks occurred during blinding snow this morning that caught most people by surprise."

Both northbound lanes on the 30-mile stretch of highway were closed for hours, and drivers were told to take exits in Etna and Newport to avoid the area. A fleet of wreckers worked to remove the damaged vehicles and troopers were able to open up one lane of I-95 north around 12:30 p.m., and all lanes were reopened around 4:45 p.m. 

Content from the Associated Press was used in this report.

He's a dad and a Marine. Now he's the subject of one of those unforgettable moments.

After seven months serving overseas, Gunnery Sgt. Juan Jimenez surprised his two children at E. Hale Curran Elementary School in Murrieta on Tuesday.

Jimenez was separated from his children while serving in the Middle East, where his unit provides mechanical support for aircraft fighting the terror group ISIS.

First-grader Juan Jr. and preschooler Isabel were surprised during library reading time when their father walked in.

Fittingly, the class was reading the book "Hero Dad" by Melinda Hardin when Jimenez made his entry. The book is about a boy who compares his father, an American soldier stationed in the Middle East, to a superhero.

After a heartfelt reunion with their father, Jimenez's son already had plans for dad.

"Can we go to Chuck E. Cheese?" he asked.

Jimenez happily obliged Juan Jr.’s pizza request.

The Marine told NBC4 that he was able to stay in contact with his children through the Internet while he served overseas, but "it’s not the same as being able to hold them and talk to them."

He is currently based in Camp Pendleton, the major West Coast base of the U.S. Marine Corps.

"I just miss them," Jimenez said. "They’re my whole life."

The campus where the infamous “I Don’t Like Mondays” school shooting took place and another nearby campus will be sold, the San Diego Unified School District said.

The SDUSD unanimously approved the sale of the Cleveland Elementary School in San Carlos and Benchley Elementary School campus in Allied Gardens Tuesday evening.

On Jan. 29, 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer opened fire with a rifle on campus, killing the principal and a custodian and injuring eight students and wounding a police officer. Later, Spencer said she did not like Mondays.

The shooting took place 36 years ago and is considered one of the first mass school shootings.
 

A hiker heading to Campo has gone missing, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department said.

Chris Sylvia, 28, left Anza Borrego on Thursday, Feb. 12 and was heading to Campo.

Sylvia was supposed to meet a friend in Lost Valley for new provisions on Tuesday, Feb. 17 but never arrived, deputies said.

That friend assumed Sylvia continued on with his hike without stopping, officials said, but when he never reached Campo, the friend contacted the Sheriff’s Department.

Early Tuesday, other hikers found a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, a backpack and forms of personal identification that appeared to belong to Sylvia, officials said. The items were found north of Warner Springs, approximately 13 miles off Highway 79.

Sylvia is described as a 155-pound male about 5 feet 8 inches tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing dark brown hiking boots at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Diego Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.

A father arrested Tuesday for abducting his 3-year-old daughter from Delaware appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom on Wednesday morning.

Michael Trotta, 43, appeared in East Brookfield District Court to face a fugitive from justice charge. Local and state police, along with federal agents, tracked Trotta to Spencer, Massachusetts, after he allegedly took off with his 3-year-old daughter Elinor on Monday night.

The alleged kidnapping prompted an Amber Alert and multi-state search to find the pair.

According to court documents, New Castle, Delaware, Police alerted Spencer Police that they had information indicating that Trotta might be headed to a residence at 12 Lincoln St. Police arrested Trotta without incident on Tuesday afternoon.

Court documents describe Trotta as crouching in the back seat of the car they stopped, and also say that while talking to police, he allegedly told them he was going to kill himself but said he wouldn't have harmed his daughter.

Elinor was also with Trotta when police took him into custody and was unharmed. The FBI said Elinor and her mother were reunited Tuesday night and are now on their way back to Delaware together.

During Trotta's arraignment on Wednesday, the judge set bail at $25,000 cash and set his next Massachusetts court appearance for March 26. Trotta later waived his extradition rights and will be held until he is returned to Delaware to face charges there.

Police are looking for a suspect that vandalized 17 different vehicles in the Scripps Ranch area.

San Diego Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who police said vandalized parked vehicles from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15 on Elderwood Lane.

Police said the suspect scratched windows and broke mirrors and windows late at night or in the early hours of the morning. Police said that on two separate occasions, the suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at vehicles.

The suspect vehicle is described as a late model, dark colored Nissan Xterra with a roof rack.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the SDPD’s Northeastern Division at (858) 538-8000 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

A month of relentless storms packing dense snow and heavy winds has left homeowners scrambling to stave off the risk of a roof collapse and prompted warnings on how to avoid one.

Yet more snow Wednesday morning pushed Boston past the 100-inch mark for the season, putting it within 8 inches of becoming the snowiest winter on record. And as the snow piled up this February, already the snowiest month in Boston history, so did the dangers to buildings.

More than 160 roofs have collapsed or faced imminent collapse since Feb. 9 in Massachusetts alone, the epicenter of this season's roof collapse epidemic, a Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency spokesman told NECN Wednesday. Most years see none. And New Hampshire has seen 10 collapses this year, the latest on Tuesday night, a spokesman for New Hampshire's agency said.

It's not just the amount of snow this month that's proven such a danger to roofs during this month's storms, experts say. It's the fierce winds that have piled it in drifts on roofs, along with the density of this particular snow — and the fact that it still hasn't had a chance to begin to melt.

"The snow has drifted in incredible amounts," explained structural engineer Tony Coviello, the principal at Summit Engineering in Portsmouth.

Those drifts can make it tough for homeowners to see how much snow has accumulated, and can create uneven snow loads on roofs, which can prove a problem, especially for older homes. "Only new buildings are really designed for drifting snow," Coviello added.

The snow that has been dumped on much of the region this month has been particularly dense snow, too, he added. He said that in Portsmouth, one foot of snow from the recent storms weighs as much as 20 pounds per square foot (PSF) — far heavier than typical snow, which can weigh as little as a third of that.

The snow isn't going away, either.

"We've had no melt-off," MEMA spokesman Peter Judge explained. "In a given year, you're going to have a couple of days. We haven't even had many sunny days, let alone warm days."

That stubborn, drifting, heavy snow poses a number of risks to roofs, a collapse being by far the most serious. But short of a collapse, heavy snow on a home's sloped roof can cause ice dams and leaks, and on a building with a flat roof, it can block heating units and cause their motors to burn out.

Here's what you need to know about the risk of a roof collapse, and what you can do about it.

TAKE STOCK OF YOUR ROOF

Homeowners should inspect their roofs from all sides for snow — not just the front, Coviello said, since the front could be clear while the back might be covered in snow drifts.

"If you look at your roof and one side looks clear, go around and check the other side. See if it's different over there," he advised.

Renters concerned about heavy snow on their roofs should ask their property managers if they've had anybody come to inspect the roof, and otherwise they should contact building inspectors, he said.

ROOF COLLAPSE WARNING SIGNS

Look for visual cues that your roof might be straining under the weight of the snow — like new cracks in walls or beams, sagging roof steel and bends in metal supports, MEMA advises.

New or severe roof leaks could be red flags, also, and be sure to listen for creaking, cracking or popping sounds or for doors that pop open on their own.

If your building's sprinkler heads are suddenly pushed down below the ceiling tiles or pipes along the ceiling appear bowed, those could signal the possibility of a collapse, too. So can doors or windows that are suddenly tough to open.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

"In general, what I tell my friends is that if you have over 2 feet of snow on your roof, remove it," Coviello advised, though he cautioned that his tip was a rule of thumb and that the amount of snow a roof can handle varies.

Use a snow rake to remove heavy snow from a pitched roof, starting from the edge and working your way in. Snow rakes are generally available from most hardware stores.

It's best to shave the snow down to just a few inches, instead of scraping it completely clean and risking damage to roof shingles. While you're at it, clear your gutters and drains, and remove large icicles hanging over doorways and walkways.

AVOIDING THE RISKS

Homeowners should remove snow from their sloped roofs from the safety of the ground — not only to avoid adding weight to an already strained roof, but also to avoid the risk of a potentially deadly fall.

In Massachusetts this week, one man died after he fell through a skylight while clearing a roof in Canton, and a teen was seriously injured in Westwood in a similar accident. Numerous other people have died or been hurt in other snow-related falls from roofs across the region this season.

"Don't go up there yourself," Coviello stressed. "Get a roof rake; hire a general contractor."

When you clear your roof, be sure to wear goggles and proper protective gear, and keep ladders and other tools away from utility wires so you don't electrocute yourself. Plastic snow rakes are preferable to metal — they carry less risk should they hit a utility line, and they're less likely to damage roofs.

Remember, too, that as you begin to clear your roof, you could risk triggering an avalanche, warned Michael Todd, a spokesman for the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Make sure your ladder placement is safe and you're wearing a harness, he said.

WHOM YOU SHOULD CONSULT

"If you have any doubts about the safety of your roof or of your house, you should get an engineer in," Todd advises. And if you think your roof may be about to collapse, leave the building and contact your local building inspector and a professional engineer immediately, Coviello adds.

If you aren't in fear of an imminent collapse, you can also contact your local building or fire department with general questions about your roof, MEMA adds.

Boston residents can also contact the city's Inspectional Services Department with questions about snow removal at 617-635-5300, or call the mayor's 24-hour hotline at 617-635-4500.

Be discriminating if you're hiring a roofing contractor to repair your roof. Massachusetts residents should beware of roofing scams and look to hire licensed contractors with local references, roofing credentials, insurance and written manufacturer and labor warranties, officials say, while New Hampshire residents should insist on recent references and be sure contractors are insured, Coviello and Todd say.

WHAT COMES NEXT

For homeowners, the need for vigilance doesn't end once the snow has been removed. After clearing the snow off the roof, Coviello advises homeowners to check their attics for cracks or broken rafters and, if necessary, to hire somebody to fix them or reinforce the roof.

Barring that, he said, a home's roof might be in the clear.

"If you think you've escaped any problems and you've removed the snow, then count your blessings — and let's hope spring comes soon."

More than 4,500 Marines and sailors returned home Wednesday morning to hugs, kisses and cheers from family, friends and loved ones.

The USS Makin, USS San Diego and the USS Comstock docked on Wednesday after what the Commander of the Amphibious Squadron called a very intense deployment.

For many on board, the trip was their first deployment. The mission included working with British and Kuwaiti forces as well as conducting airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq.

The USS Makin sailed nearly 35,000 nautical miles across the world.

Forget football! The 2-year-old son of Cincinnati Bengals' long snapper showed he is ready for the stage when he belted out the National Anthem at a high school basketball game.

The NFL player, Clark Harris, held son Trent's hand as he led him to the court for the tot's performance.

Decked out in a blazer and with hair reminiscent of his father's mane, Trent sang in front of a packed gym ahead of a matchup between the Southern Regional High School and Pinelands Regional High School boys' basketball teams.

Clark's wife and proud mom, Jessica, posted Trent's rendition to YouTube, captioning the video: "My sons first performance!! ... I'm so proud!!!" 

Watch the full video below.

Three of the four Wesleyan University students charged in the MDMA, or "Molly," overdoses that sent 11 of their peers to the hospital over the weekend were studying neuroscience, according to statements made in court Wednesday.

Wesleyan students Eric Lonergan, 21; Andrew Olson, 20; Zachary Kramer, 21; and Rama Agha Al Nakib, 20, were arrested on drug charges Tuesday and immediately suspended from the school pending a formal hearing. Police said none of the students arrested was among those hospitalized.

Lonergan, Kramer and Nakib appeared in court Wednesday. Olson, founder and co-president of Students for Sensible Drug Policy at Wesleyan, posted bond following his arrest and is due in court next week.

Of the students who overdosed, two are still receiving treatment at Hartford Hospital. School officials declined to comment on their conditions, citing privacy concerns.

"The University takes allegations of the distribution of drugs seriously and is cooperating with state and local officials," Wesleyan University President Michael Roth said in a statement Tuesday night. "We will do everything we can to make our community as safe as possible."

The charges are as follows:

• Lonergan has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and 16 counts of illegally obtaining or supplying drugs.
• Olson was charged with two counts of possession of a hallucinogen, sale of a hallucinogen, possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Kramer was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a regulated substance and possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana.
• Nakib has been charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Middletown Police Chief William McKenna said all four students were in custody by 8 p.m. Tuesday, adding that police searched "certain locations in and around the campus" to collect evidence.

According to the warrants for their arrest, investigators searching the homes of Lonergan, Kramer and Nakib didn't find MDMA – but they did find other drugs, including 610 Xanax pills in Nakib's room, 516 pills of 16 types at Lonergan's home and 197 nitrous oxide cartridges at Kramer's residence.

All three students were known to deal drugs among their peers, according to the warrants.

Investigators are also working to identify chemicals included in the MDMA that sickened students on Sunday.

Police have been working to find out how the drug got to campus and believe they've identified the source of the "Molly," which they said is information that could help the ill students recover.  

A spokesperson for the university said Wesleyan is taking steps to keep students both informed and safe.

"The drug ‘Molly’ is widespread and becoming increasingly more prevalent on college campuses nationwide. Following the student hospitalizations in September, Wesleyan's Health Services Department emailed information to all students warning about the dangers of the drug," Lauren Rubenstein, Associate Manager of Public Relations at Wesleyan, said in a statement Tuesday.

Doctors call MDMA a designer amphetamine that users take to feel euphoric.

A man survived after being buried alive for more than three hours by 2 feet of snow, New Hampshire authorities tell the Keene Sentinel.

Authorities told the Sentinel that the Peterborough man was trying to clear off his metal roof Sunday afternoon when the snow came crashing down on him.

He was reportedly trapped for more than three hours, and when firefighters arrived at his Old Street Road home, it took about 20 minutes to free him to take him to the hospital for evaluation.

"It was a very bizarre call. It was like getting someone out of an avalanche," Peterborough Fire Chief Edmund Walker told the Sentinel.

The man's name and his condition have not been released.

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