Man Charged with Grand Theft of Hyundai in North Lewiston

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A 29-year-old man named Danny D. Booze has been charged with felony grand theft for the alleged theft of a 2008 Hyundai Elantra in Lewiston, Idaho in December 2025. Booze was taken into custody in Asotin County, Washington on an unrelated case, where police found a license plate associated with the stolen vehicle in his possession. Booze allegedly admitted to taking the vehicle, which was valued between $3,500 and $4,000.

Why it matters

Vehicle thefts can have a significant impact on victims, leading to financial hardship, disruption of daily life, and a sense of violation. This case highlights the importance of securing vehicles and the need for law enforcement to investigate such crimes thoroughly to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to court documents, the theft occurred on December 8, 2025, in the 600 block of 24th Street North in Lewiston. The owner reported that the keys had been left inside the silver 2008 Hyundai Elantra, which was then stolen. On December 20, 2025, Clarkston Police in Washington took Booze into custody on an unrelated case and found a license plate associated with the stolen vehicle in his possession. Booze allegedly admitted to taking the vehicle.

• The vehicle theft occurred on December 8, 2025.
• Booze was taken into custody in Asotin County, Washington on December 20, 2025.
• Booze was arrested in Asotin County and extradited to Nez Perce County on Monday, March 24, 2026.

What’s next

Booze is expected to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Nez Perce County.