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.