Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office and Local Businesses Team Up to Prevent Sexual Assault

Reusable cup covers distributed to help stop the use of date rape drugs

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a reusable cup cover, its textured surface and material details dramatically lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conveying a serious, investigative mood around the issue of preventing date rape drugs.A practical tool to help prevent drink tampering and sexual assault in the local community.Lewiston Today

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office has partnered with local businesses in Lewiston, Idaho to distribute reusable cup covers as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal is to help prevent the use of date rape drugs like Rohypnol, which can be slipped into drinks. Several local establishments are providing the free cup covers to patrons.

Why it matters

Sexual assault is a serious issue that affects many communities. By raising awareness and providing practical tools like the cup covers, the prosecutor's office and local businesses are taking proactive steps to help keep people safe and combat the use of date rape drugs.

The details

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office is working with businesses like Hops and Vine, Jollymore's, Corner Villa, Brock's and Bravas, and Groundwork Brewing to distribute the reusable cup covers. Rohypnol, often called 'roofies', can be used as a date rape drug and cause symptoms like memory loss, dizziness, and difficulty moving within 15-20 minutes of ingestion. The cup covers are intended to help prevent drinks from being tampered with.

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • The cup covers are being distributed throughout the month of April 2026.

The players

Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office

The local prosecutor's office in Nez Perce County, Idaho that is leading the effort to distribute the cup covers and raise awareness about sexual assault prevention.

Local Businesses in Lewiston

Several businesses in Lewiston, Idaho including Hops and Vine, Jollymore's, Corner Villa, Brock's and Bravas, and Groundwork Brewing are partnering with the prosecutor's office to provide the free cup covers to customers.

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What they’re saying

“The use of roofies is something that unfortunately happens in our community and it's simply unacceptable. I want to encourage people to get these cup covers and use them but also to be careful not to leave their drinks unattended.”

— Justin Coleman, Nez Perce County Prosecutor

What’s next

The prosecutor's office and local businesses will continue distributing the cup covers throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2026.

The takeaway

This collaborative effort between the prosecutor's office and local businesses demonstrates a proactive approach to combating sexual assault and raising awareness about the dangers of date rape drugs in the Lewiston community.