Storage Wars, Mark Balelo found dead at California auction house

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Mark Balelo, one of the stars of the popular reality TV series "Storage Wars,' was found at his Simi Valley, Calif., auction house.

The 40-year-old Balelo, who was portrayed as a wealthy buyer on the A&E series, had been arrested Saturday in connection with possession of methamphetamine. He was scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on Feb. 19, according to the Ventura County Star.
While the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office said that no further details were available pending completion of an autopsy, TMZ reported that Balelo was found dead in his car, with the motor running.
Balelo's death is another setback for the A&E series.