LAPWAI, ID — A man was arrested Friday following an alleged burglary reported in Lapwai, according to a press release from the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the press release, deputies and tribal police responded on December 19 to Goldner Road after receiving a report of a suspicious male walking around a residence. When deputies arrived in the area, they reportedly located a vehicle and a male subject matching the description approximately a mile away.
Investigators allegedly determined that the man had taken property from the residence where he had been seen. Property owners reportedly confirmed the individual did not have permission to remove any items.
The suspect was arrested on an alleged burglary charge and booked into the Nez Perce County Adult Detention Center. No additional information, including the suspect’s identity or potential court dates, was released.
All charges are allegations, and individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.



