By Sean Mahoney

Crime Voice Contributor

COSTA MESA — A DUI checkpoint, conducted Monday night by the Costa Mesa Police Department, received a surprise pedestrian visitor whose alleged drunken condition led to his arrest.

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By Sean Mahoney

Crime Voice Contributor

COSTA MESA — A park ranger’s tip and an ongoing manhunt paid off Saturday morning when police were able to locate and arrest a man they believe set fire to an Orange County Sherriff’s Department car.

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By Sean Mahoney

Crime Voice Contributor

COSTA MESA — A 79-year-old woman who made a career of stealing jewelry from unsuspecting jewelry store clerks — and whose story will be told in an upcoming film starring Halle Berry — was arrested Friday.

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By Sean Mahoney
Crime Voice Contributor

COSTA MESA — The November stabbing of an Irvine man and its resulting investigation led to the Tuesday afternoon arrest of a suspect.

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By Sean Mahoney

Crime Voice Contributor

COSTA MESA – The brazen carjacking of an elderly woman on Monday afternoon led police on a wild pursuit that included the department’s helicopter.

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