A 21-year-old Hughestown man — who state police say was under the influence of drugs inside a Jefferson Twp. convenience store — faces vehicle theft and other charges.
Troopers responded to the Onvo, 1174 Mount Cobb Road, Friday around 2:33 a.m. for a report of an intoxicated male, according to a criminal complaint.
The store manager told troopers a male was lying on the floor in the bathroom in front of the urinals. The manager also told police a bag containing rectangular pills was found on the floor near where the male entered the store.
The man — identified as David Christian Walker — was driving a black 2010 Subaru Forester which troopers discovered was reported stolen by Jefferson Twp. police, according to the criminal complaint.
Troopers noted Walker was nodding off and slurring his speech inside the store.
While searching Walker for weapons, troopers observed a camouflage beanie hat in his pocket with the tag still attached. The store manager told officers Walker didn’t pay for the item, valued at $19.99, troopers said. Troopers also found a bag containing a crystallized substance and a multicolored THC vape in the shape of a bear, according to the criminal complaint.
The key for the stolen Subaru — parked at a gas pump — was found in Walker’s pocket, police said.
Additionally, police seized a glass smoking device with white drug residue and a round container labeled “Citrus Spritz THC” from the unlocked vehicle.
Police charged Walker with receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, retail theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness.
As of Monday, Walker, 150 Rock St., remained in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 11 at 10:15 a.m.