On April 10th, 2026, officers with the Pocono Township Police Department were dispatched to the Fine Wine & Good Spirits store in Tannersville for a reported theft. Officers learned that a Hispanic male fled the store without paying for a bottle of alcohol, and was last seen driving a blue Mitsubishi hatchback with New Jersey registration tags. Officers patrolled the area but were not able to locate the vehicle. It was also learned that the same individual was suspected of two additional thefts from the store within the last few weeks. 

Following the report an officer was able to identify the vehicle using License Plate Reader data. The officer located and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle later in the day. The driver, Jorge A Chavez, was positively identified as the male from all three incidents and was placed under arrest. 

Chavez is charged with second offense Retail Theft, Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license. Additionally, he is being charged with retail theft for the 2 prior incidents.