Nacua’s attorneys say the case was promptly dismissed after review and is now closed.

Samson Nacua’s football journey spans Utah and BYU in college, with pro stints in the UFL and brief NFL affiliations, including a one-game suspension tied to a fan incident.

The incident occurred amid broader pressures for Puka, including a recent $25,000 fine for criticizing NFL officials and a controversial antisemitic symbolism video for which he apologized.

Samson Nacua, elder brother of NFL wide receiver Puka Nacua, was involved in a December incident in West Hollywood where he and Trey Rose were arrested over an SUV taken without consent, initially attributed to a Lakers player but later identified as a mistaken belief tied to similar vehicles.

Investigators determined the act was a mistaken taking, with early reports of theft clarified as an honest mistake when it was shown the vehicle did not belong to Adou Thiero or Puka Nacua.

Puka Nacua and Thiero own similar newer-model BMWs in the same color, contributing to the confusion that sparked the incident.

Thiero chose not to press charges, and the case was ultimately dismissed after LASD reviewed the matter and the LA County Attorney’s Office was asked to reject the case.

Background notes highlight Nacua’s Utah/BYU connections and corroborating posts from sports outlets about the case.

Samson Nacua is set to play in the 2026 UFL season for the Birmingham Stallions, following stints with the Michigan Panthers and Pittsburgh Maulers.

Earlier, the UFL had suspended Nacua for one game in April for a fan-related incident.

Meanwhile, Puka Nacua has thrived with the Rams, leading the NFL in receptions last season and preparing for a playoff matchup against the Chicago Bears, keeping football in focus after the mistaken arrest.

Puka Nacua’s 2025 season featured 129 receptions and 1,715 receiving yards, underscoring his rising profile despite off-field controversies.