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Reality show cast member arrested on civil contempt warrant.

By KIMBERLY EDDS

The Orange County Register

COSTA MESA – Slade Smiley, who earned his 15 minutes of fame on the reality show "The Real Housewives of Orange County" was arrested on a warrant Friday.

Smiley, 38, was arrested by Costa Mesa police in the 2400 block of Elden Avenue about 3 p.m. on a $10,000 warrant for civil contempt, Costa Mesa police Lt. Clay Epperson said. Details about the warrant were not available late Friday, but civil contempt includes non-payment of court fees, including child support.

Smiley, who starred with his ex-girlfriend in the Bravo show "Date My Ex: Jo and Slade," was later booked in the Orange County jail.