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Puka Nacua’s Brother Cleared in Lakers Rookie’s SUV Mix-Up

Deputies concluded the vehicle was taken by mistake, prompting a request for prosecutors to reject the case.

Overview

  • Samson Nacua and Trey Rose were arrested in December after deputies tracked Adou Thiero’s SUV to the One Hotel in West Hollywood.
  • Investigators say Nacua believed the BMW was his brother Puka’s because the two athletes drive the same model in a similar color.
  • Authorities noted Puka Nacua’s SUV is one to two model years older than Thiero’s vehicle.
  • Thiero told investigators he does not wish to pursue charges, and Rose was cleared after saying he didn’t know the car was reported stolen.
  • The sheriff’s department submitted the case to Los Angeles County prosecutors with a recommendation that no charges be filed.