Alleged gas thieves strikeout in Tekoa

TEKOA – A couple from Idaho failed to find gas in a lawnmower trailer in Tekoa on May 11, instead, they found themselves a stay in jail.

Danielee K. Zurcher, 20, of Plummer, of Idaho, and Misty D. Perkins, 33, of Athol, Idaho, were arrested by the Whitman County Sheriff's Office, according to Undersheriff Chris Chapman.

Zurcher faces charges in Whitman County District Court of theft in the third degree, vehicle prowling, and two counts of driving while his license was suspended in the third degree.

Perkins is charged with attempted theft in the third degree and vehicle prowling in the second d...