A man who absconded from Schuylkill County Prison in June was apprehended by police in Tamaqua early Wednesday morning.
Gregorio Flores, 37, was wanted on a warrant for failing to return to the jail after being granted furlough to attend the burial of his newborn son.
The original charges against Flores include felony possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, according to previous information from the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office.
He was apprehended without incident, according to Tamaqua police, with assistance from Rush Township and Coaldale police about 12:30 a.m. after authorities received information that he could be found on Clay Street in Tamaqua.
A prison official said he was returned to the jail shortly after and believes he will face additional charges for not returning when he was supposed to.