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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

Photo of Pulley, Darius Eric Pulley, Darius Eric

(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - Controlled Substance (M)
(1 Count) Possession Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

32

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 11"

Weight

200 lbs

Hair

Photo of Belciano, Sharon  Belciano, Sharon

(1 count) Retail Theft & Receiving Stolen Property

Age

48

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 7"

Weight

140 lbs

Hair

Blonde

Eyes

Brown

Photo not available for Davis, Mark  Davis, Mark

(1 count) Possession of small amount of marijuana (M); (1 count) Possession of drug paraphernalia (M)
& (1 count) Fraudulent inspection

Age

44

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

6' 6"

Weight

280 lbs

Photo of Yar, Riad  Yar, Riad

(1 Count) 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M)
(1 Count) Public Drunkeness (S)
(1 count) Scattering Rubbish (S)

Age

49

Race

Other/Unknown

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

180 lbs

Photo of Seney, Alaina M Seney, Alaina M

(1 Count) (a16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
& (1 Count) Public Drunkenness (S)

Age

31

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 2"

Weight

135 lbs

Photo of Limas- Chicas, Paulo Cesar  Limas- Chicas, Paulo Cesar

(1 Count) (75) 3733 A Fleeing & Eluding Police (F3)
& (1 Count) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
( 1 count) Possession of Marijuana (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(1 Count) (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle (S)

Age

36

Race

Photo of HECHT, SCHUYLER  HECHT, SCHUYLER

( 1 ) count DUI and 2 traffic related offenses

Age

42

Race

White

Gender

Male

phone-scam.jpg Potential ScamDetails Map

On September 10th, 2024 at approximately 10:30am. The Pocono Township Police Department was made aware of a potential phone scam.

Photo not available for Mckenzie, Amber B Mckenzie, Amber B

(1 Count)3921A Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)
& (1 Count) Corruption of Minors (M1)

Age

21

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

130 lbs

Hair

Black

Photo of Warren, Russell  Warren, Russell

(1 count) DUI (M2)
(1 count) Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended DUI (S) & (3) Summary Traffic Offenses

Age

32

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 0"

Weight

185 lbs

Hair

Photo not available for ELBAHNASAWI, AHMED  ELBAHNASAWI, AHMED

(1 Count) Simple Assault (M2) & (1 Count) Harassment (S)

Age

34

Race

Unknown

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Photo of Khan, Adham I Khan, Adham I

(1 count) False ID to Law Enforcement
(1 count) Obstruction Administration of Law
(1 count) Disorderly Conduct
& (1 Count) Public Drunkeness

Age

29

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

215 lbs

Photo of Limas- Chicas, Paulo Cesar  Limas- Chicas, Paulo Cesar

(1 Count) (75) 3733 A Fleeing & Eluding Police (F3)
& (1 Count) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
( 1 count) Possession of Marijuana (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(1 Count) (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle (S)

Age

36

Race

Photo of Rouf, Fahad  Rouf, Fahad

(1 count) DUI (M)

Age

39

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

200 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he stole $5,000 worth of merchandise from Abercrombie & Fitch at the Pocono Outlets.

On June 15 around 6:50 p.m., officers of the Pocono Township Police Department were called to the Abercrombie & Fitch store in the Pocono Premium Outlets for a retail theft.

The theft occurred on June 9 and police say over $5,000 in merchandise was stolen.

Photo of INONAS, CRUCITA  INONAS, CRUCITA

(1 counts) Theft By Deception

Age

44

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Female

Height

5' 0"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Photo of Sanchez, Wilvi  Sanchez, Wilvi

(1 count ) Retail theft
(1 count) Receiving stolen Property

Age

23

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

170 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

yamaha_yz250f.jpg THEFT OF DIRTBIKEDetails Map

On September 2, 2024, the Pocono Township Police were dispatched to a report of a dirt bike that was stolen from the owner's trailer on their prope

POCONO TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – Police are searching for a Hackettstown man wanted for strangulation and assault that occurred on Saturday, Aug.

Photo of Dinocento, Patricia  Dinocento, Patricia

(1 count) 18 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (M2)
(1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

40

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 2"

Weight

115 lbs

Hair

Brown

Photo of Kreker, Adam R Kreker, Adam R

18 2718 (A)(1) Strangulation (F2)
18 2701 (a)(1Simple Assault (M2)
18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S))

Age

42

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

175 lbs

Hair

Brown

Photo not available for NIEVES, JOSEPH J NIEVES, JOSEPH J

(1 count) Simple Assault(M3)
(1 count) Harassment (S)
(1 count) Disorderly Conduct(S)

Age

21

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 8"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

Brown

Photo of MCDANIEL, PATRICK  MCDANIEL, PATRICK

(1 count)Obstruction Administration of Law (M2)
(1 Count) False Identification To Law Enforcement (M3)
(1 count) Simple Assault (M3)
(1 count) Harassment (S)
(1 count) Disorderly Conduct(S)

Age

21

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

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