Charles Anthony Sophy, 53, of Pottsville and owner of Sophy Jewelers in St. Clair, has been charged with 24 felony counts of theft and multiple misdemeanors after allegedly failing to remit more than $169,000 in sales tax and failing to pay personal income taxes, according to an affidavit filed through Magisterial District Judge David Plachko’s office by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man will serve 16½ to 33 years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged with Witness Intimidation in Schuylkill County
Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced criminal charges against Pennsylvania State Trooper Christopher S. Young, who is accused of attempting to influence a witness in an ongoing police investigation.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns Residents to be Aware of Online Romance Scams During Valentine’s Day

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for potential scammers online targeting people looking for relationships.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns Residents About PayPal Scam
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Frackville Man Charged After Investigation Finds Explicit Videos of Children
A Frackville man has been charged with multiple felony counts related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation led by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General's Child Predator Section.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Schuylkill County Man Faces 50 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse and Drug Possession Following Investigation
A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was caught with explicit photos of children and found in possession of drugs.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks Information in Case of Former Tamaqua Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Crimes
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
Friday, March 1, 2024
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Manufacturing, Possessing Child Pornography
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Former Schuylkill County Residents Charged with Insurance Fraud
A man and woman that used to live in Schuylkill County are facing insurance charges for attempting to defraud an insurance claim.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Schuylkill Township Police Officer Faces Charges for Misusing Law Enforcement Database
Monday, November 13, 2023
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office Arrests Girardville Man for Methamphetamine Distribution
A Girardville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after state authorities executed a warrant last week.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
First of Former Berks County Jehovah’s Witnesses Member Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Assault Crimes
Friday, May 26, 2023
Minersville Man Sentenced for 2015 Murder in Pottsville
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that a Minersville man has been sentenced for his role in a murder in Pottsville in 2015.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
$40,000 Worth of Fentanyl and Cocaine Seized Tuesday Morning in Brandonville
A Brandonville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after law enforcement raided his home Tuesday morning.