Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle, Driving on Airfield at John Wayne Airport

Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle, Driving on Airfield at John Wayne Airport
A sign is displayed at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., on June 28, 2020. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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SANTA ANA—A man suspected of breaching security and stealing a vehicle at John Wayne Airport, causing passengers to be evacuated and incoming flights to be held on runways for hours, was in custody on Aug. 21, authorities said.

The suspect was identified as Johnny Hecker, 51, of San Diego, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported. Hecker was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and vandalism.

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