(Updated November 5, 2025)
Subject Details Age: 27 | Race: White | Gender: Male | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs | Hair: Brown | Eyes: Brown
Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2025, Pocono Township Police responded to The Pocono Brewery Company (2092 Route 611, Swiftwater, PA) for a report of employee theft.
Employee Matthew Czapkowicz (Effort, PA) was observed taking cash during his shift. He returned the money taken that evening, was immediately terminated, and trespassed from the property.
A follow-up investigation determined that cash had been taken on 15 separate occasions over a three-week period, totaling $535.06.
Initial charges were filed on June 12, 2025:
- (1) Count Theft by Deception (M1)
- (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property (M1) Reference ID: 2025-00004283
Case Resolution
The charges were dropped after Czapkowicz fully repaid the documented amount ($535.06) to the business. No further prosecution occurred.
The original police blotter entry has since been removed from the Pocono Township Police/Crimewatch PA website, consistent with department policy for resolved non-conviction cases.
Employer Position
The Pocono Brewery Company confirmed repayment and stated:
“He pleaded guilty and paid restitution for what we were able to prove. We support keeping the police record public so other employers are aware of the incident.”
The business does not support removal of the article.
Publication Note
This article is based on the original police report and verified statements from the complainant. It remains published in the public interest and in accordance with Pennsylvania public records practices.
Requests for removal were received from the subject and family. After review—including consultation with the employer—the decision was made to retain the article with this updated resolution.
Last verified: November 6, 2025 Source archive status: Original police post removed; this summary preserved for transparency.