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Pocono Township

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Pocono Township features stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. With a population of around 12,000, it's known for Camelback Mountain Resort and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Pocono Township Commissioners
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States

Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals or Transient Dwelling Units as they are referred to as in Pocono Township are not allowed in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas in Pocono Township. Short term rentals are only allowed in C (Commercial) zones and RD (Recreational District) zones. An initial change of use permit under zoning and an annual license is required for a Transient Dwelling Unit Permit (STR)  See rules and regulations as well as permit application below.

Short Term Rental Score
Somewhat STR Friendly

Pocono Township News

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 20 2025 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday May 20 2025 To see sample ballots please visit www m

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ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD (F3)
RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
RESISTING ARREST (M2)
OBSTRUCTING ADMINISTRATION OF LAW (M2)
DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)
HARASSMENT (S).

Age

24

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Benjamin Awe Apogo aka Benjamin Apogo, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

screenshot_2025-05-11_063714.png Happy Mother's Day from the Pocono Township Police Department

 

The Pocono Township Police Department would like to take a moment to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.

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(1 count) 3121 (a)(2) Rape Threat of Forcible Compulsion(F1)
(1 count) 3123 (a)(1) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (F1)
(1 count) 3123(a)(7) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Person Less than 16 (F1)
(1 count) 3122.1 (A)1 Statutory Sexual Assault (F2)
(1 count) 3124.1 Sexual Assault (F2)

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(12 Counts) 6312(d) Sexual Abuse of Children/Possession (F3)
(2 counts) 6318 (A)(4) Unlawful contact/communication with a minor (F3)
(2 counts) 6318 (A)(1) Contact Communication W/Minor-Sexual Offenses (F3)
(2 Count) 7512(A) Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3)
(2 counts) 6301 (A)(1)(i) Corruption of minors(F3)

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(1 count ) Retail Theft (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property

Age

32

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

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35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M)
& Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

20

Race

White

Gender

Female

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(1 count) Access Device Fraud (F-3)
& (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)

Age

38

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 3"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Monroe County need your help to track down some car vandals.

Pocono Township Police released surveillance images Thursday.

Police investigating robbery in downtown Wilkes-Barre

They say a man and a group of people with him damaged a car on Tuesday at Camelback Lodge in Tannersville.

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(1) count (18) 7703 Alteration or Destruction of Vehicle Identification Number(F3)
(1) count (18)7704 Disposition of Vehicle w/ Altered VIN (F3)
(1) count (18) 6501 Scattering Rubbish(S)

Age

42

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

Dear Patrons,

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(1 count) Terroristic Threats (M1)
(1 count) Misuse of the 911 Emergency System
(1 count) Disorderly Conduct (M3)
& (1 Count) False Identification to Law Enforcement (M3)

Age

41

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 3"

Watch town hall meeting with Representative Madden on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12HQoxCuCMN/

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PA 18 3929(a)1-Retail Theft (F3)
PA 18 3925-Receiving Stolen Property (F3)

Age

24

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

170 lbs

Hair

Brown

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& (1 count) Simple Assault (M2)
& (1 count) Harassment (S)
& (1 count) Disorderly Conduct (S)

Age

34

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 3"

Weight

185 lbs

Hair

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PA 75 3802(C) - Driving Under the Influence; Highest Rate (M)
PA 75 3802(A1) - Driving Under the Influence; General Impairment (M)

Age

46

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

174 lbs

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(1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
(1 Count) (75) 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M)
& (1 Count) (75) 3309 (1) Disregard Traffic Lane (S)

Age

47

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

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(1 Count) Theft of a motor vehicle
(1 count) Receiving stolen Property

Age

31

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters of Administration have been granted on the ESTATE OF JOHN WALTER WHITE, DECEASED, late of Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, who died on February 10, 2009, to Alice J. White, Personal Representative. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above. KING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC By: Kirby G.

Investing in Child Care Means Investing in Pennsylvania’s Future

This week, I joined the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, parents, educators, and local leaders, at Tiny Steps Child Care Center in Honesdale to highlight the need for continued investment in Pennsylvania’s child care system.

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