Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and Schuylkill County detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who failed to appear and begin serving his sentence at the Schuylkill County Prison.
Jeffrey A. Hoppes, 36, is described as being white, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds. His last known address is 113 S. Fourth St., Tower City.
Detectives said the original charges against Hoppes are felony burglary and fleeing or attempting to elude police and misdemeanor offenses of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A warrant was issued for Hoppes after he failed to report to prison as required, detectives said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hoppes, or on any other fugitive in Schuylkill County, is asked to call the district attorney’s office at 570-628-1350 or Schuylkill County tip line at 570-624-3988.
In addition, anyone who may come in contact with Hoppes are asked to immediately call the Schuylkill County Communications Center or their local police department.
All information received will remain confidential.
A complete list of Schuylkill County bench warrants is available on the Schuylkill County website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us.