Crime & Safety

High-Speed Chase Ends Near John Wayne Airport: Police

A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that ended near the John Wayne Airport Sunday started in Laguna Beach, authorities say.

NEWPORT COAST, CA - A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that ended in Costa Mesa near the John Wayne Airport Sunday started near Laguna Beach, authorities said.

The chase was ended around 9:30 p.m. by California Highway Patrol officers.

Laguna Beach police officers attempted to stop the driver, who fled in the stolen Honda Civic, Laguna Beach police said.

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Authorities say the vehicle traveled on Newport Coast Drive before traveling southbound on the 73. CHP then took over the pursuit which ended on the 5 freeway.

The driver was detained by CHP officers.

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