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March 20, 2023

TAYLOR, JAHNI A - 35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M) and 5 additional charges

On March 17, 2023 at 0002 hours, a Pocono Township Police Department Officer was on patrol in the area of Route 611 South in Scotrun. The patrol officer's patrol unit's license plate reader indicated that a passing white 2016 Acura ILX possessed an expired and suspended registration. The officer...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M), 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M), (1) 1543 (A) Driving While Oper Priv Susp (S), (75) 1371(a) Operation Following Suspension of Registration (S), (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle (S), (75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)

March 20, 2023

Ritchie, Samuel Tylor - (18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud and 3 additional charges

On March 16th, 2023 at 1242 hours, the Pocono Township Police Department received a complaint from a citizen in reference to unauthorized charges on their lost debit card. Upon further investigation officers were able to locate video where a male suspect used the card and was seen exiting a vehicle...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud, (18) 4106 A1II Access Device Fraud, (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3), (18) 0907(A) Possessing Instruments of Crime

March 20, 2023

Davis, Jerome Cash - (1) Conspiracy Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F) and 2...

The Pocono Township Police Department was advised that Davis, Jerome Cash had been apprehended on Monday March 20th, 2023, in Jefferson County, NY on this warrant along with other warrants. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday July 27th, 2021 Issuing Authority : MDJ-43-3-03...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Conspiracy Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F), (1) Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia (M), (2) Summary Traffic Offenses

March 20, 2023

Peters, Kimberlee Carolyn - (1) Endangering Welfare of Children (F3) and 5 additional charges

On January 16, 2023, an officer from the Pocono Township Police Deptartment was on routine patrol in the area of SR0611 South in Bartonsville, Pocono Township. While patrolling, the officer observed a gray 2020 Volkswagen Jetta sedan commit several traffic violations. At approximately 2259 hours,...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Endangering Welfare of Children (F3), (2) Endangering Welfare of Children (M1), (3) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M), (1) 3802 D1II Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M), (4) Traffic Offenses (S)

March 20, 2023

Macon, Jonathan - (1) Materially false written statement - purchase etc. firearm (F3) and 1 additional charge

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department apprehended Macon, Jonathan on November 25th, 2022 on his active arrest warrant out of this department. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday March 4th, 2020 Issuing Authority : MDJ-43-3-03 Holding Department : Pocono Township...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Materially false written statement - purchase etc. firearm (F3), (1) False Statement/Under Penalty (M3)

March 20, 2023

TAYLOR, JAHNI A - 35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M) and 5 additional charges

On March 17, 2023 at 0002 hours, a Pocono Township Police Department Officer was on patrol in the area of Route 611 South in Scotrun. The patrol officer's patrol unit's license plate reader indicated that a passing white 2016 Acura ILX possessed an expired and suspended registration. The officer...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M), 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M), (1) 1543 (A) Driving While Oper Priv Susp (S), (75) 1371(a) Operation Following Suspension of Registration (S), (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle (S), (75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)

March 20, 2023

Ritchie, Samuel Tylor - (18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud and 3 additional charges

On March 16th, 2023 at 1242 hours, the Pocono Township Police Department received a complaint from a citizen in reference to unauthorized charges on their lost debit card. Upon further investigation officers were able to locate video where a male suspect used the card and was seen exiting a vehicle...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud, (18) 4106 A1II Access Device Fraud, (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3), (18) 0907(A) Possessing Instruments of Crime

March 20, 2023

Davis, Jerome Cash - (1) Conspiracy Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F) and 2...

The Pocono Township Police Department was advised that Davis, Jerome Cash had been apprehended on Monday March 20th, 2023, in Jefferson County, NY on this warrant along with other warrants. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday July 27th, 2021 Issuing Authority : MDJ-43-3-03...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Conspiracy Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F), (1) Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia (M), (2) Summary Traffic Offenses

March 20, 2023

Peters, Kimberlee Carolyn - (1) Endangering Welfare of Children (F3) and 5 additional charges

On January 16, 2023, an officer from the Pocono Township Police Deptartment was on routine patrol in the area of SR0611 South in Bartonsville, Pocono Township. While patrolling, the officer observed a gray 2020 Volkswagen Jetta sedan commit several traffic violations. At approximately 2259 hours,...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Endangering Welfare of Children (F3), (2) Endangering Welfare of Children (M1), (3) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M), (1) 3802 D1II Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M), (4) Traffic Offenses (S)

March 20, 2023

Macon, Jonathan - (1) Materially false written statement - purchase etc. firearm (F3) and 1 additional charge

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department apprehended Macon, Jonathan on November 25th, 2022 on his active arrest warrant out of this department. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday March 4th, 2020 Issuing Authority : MDJ-43-3-03 Holding Department : Pocono Township...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Materially false written statement - purchase etc. firearm (F3), (1) False Statement/Under Penalty (M3)

October 8, 2022

Minnick, William J - Theft - Motor Vehicle (F3) and 3 additional charges

The Pocono Township Police Department have a Felony Arrest Warrant for William J Minnick. Minnick is wanted for a motor vehicle theft that occurred on October 3, 2022 (see additional Crimewatch post). Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Minnick is asked to contact Pocono Township Police.

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

Theft - Motor Vehicle (F3), Receiving Stolen Property (F3), Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle (M2), Theft From A Motor Vehicle (M1)

September 14, 2022

Sanders, Shanice Desaree - (1)Riot-Intent to Commit Felony (F3) and 5 additional charges

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF SHANICE D. SANDERS ARE ASKED TO CALL THE POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 570-629-7200 OR TO SUBMIT A TIP ONLINE. ALL TIPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1)Riot-Intent to Commit Felony (F3), (1) Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1), (2) Tamper With/Fabricare Physical Evidence (M2), (1) Harassment (M3), (2) Simple Assault (M2), (1) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)

September 14, 2022

Rodriguez, Louis A - (1 ) Driving Under The Influence (M) and (1) Traffic Violation (S)

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF LOUIS A. RODRIGUEZ ARE ASKED TO CALL THE POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 570-629-7200 OR TO SUBMIT A TIP ONLINE. ALL TIPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1 ) Driving Under The Influence (M) and (1) Traffic Violation (S)

September 14, 2022

Parker, Brandon Lee - (1) Simple Assault (M2) and 2 additional charges

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF BRANDON L. PARKER ARE ASKED TO CALL THE POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 570-629-7200 OR TO SUBMIT A TIP ONLINE. ALL TIPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Simple Assault (M2), (1) Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting (M3), (1) Harassment (S)

September 8, 2022

Pachay, Michelle Irene - (1) Retail Theft (F3) and 1 additional charge

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF MICHELLE I. PACHAY ARE ASKED TO CALL THE POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 570-629-7200 OR TO SUBMIT A TIP ONLINE. ALL TIPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

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Pocono Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Retail Theft (F3), (1) Criminal Conspiracy To Commit Retail Theft (F3)

March 19, 2023

UPDATE: OWNER OF FOUND DOG LOCATED

UPDATE: The owner of the dog has been located. We would like to thank everyone for their likes and shares and the great family who cared for this beauty overnight! The Pocono Township Police Department is attempting to locate the owner of this lovely ole girl (see attached pictures). She was...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

March 19, 2023

ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED ON MATTHEW W. KATONA

The Pocono Township Police Department has filed separate additional charges against Matthew Wayne Katona of Tobyhanna stemming from an incident which was previously posted in February of 2023: https://monroe.crimewatchpa.com/poconotwppd/185165/arrests/katona-matthe... Following the execution of...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Weapons Violation

March 13, 2023

UPDATE: Weis Market attempted theft

UPDATED INFO 3/18/ 23: The actor in this incident was identified with the help of the public via Crimewatch. The actor, Samuel T RITCHIE was charged with several offenses related to the incident. Pocono Township Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in identifying...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Burglary from Motor Vehicle

February 19, 2023

Liquor Store Theft

The Pocono Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred at the Wine and Spirit store in the Tannersville Plaza on February 18th, 2023, at approximately 8:00pm. The actor arrived at the store with another male and concealed merchandise in his pants and walked out of the store...

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Pocono Township Police Department

February 19, 2023

Tommy Hilfiger Theft

The Pocono Township Police Department are investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Tommy Hilfiger Outlet in the Crossings Premium Outlets on January 8th, 2023, at approximately 3:00pm. The pictured suspect entered the store and concealed numerous items in a bag before leaving the store...

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Pocono Township Police Department

March 18, 2023

COOKING OIL THEFTS

The Pocono Township Police Department is investigating thefts of cooking oil which occurred on March 13, 2023, inside the Tannersville Plaza near Weis Super Market. The suspect vehicle is pictured and is a full sized white colored van, with writing on the front passenger door and a mounted ladder...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 16, 2023

Forgery / Identity theft / Theft by Deception

The Pocono Township Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the pictured individual in regards to a fraud incident. On August 9th, 2022 the Pocono Township Police Department received a report from a victim that their identity had been stolen and withdrawals were being made from...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 9, 2023

Assistance Requested in Identification of Person of Interest

The Pocono Township Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured above. On February 28th, 2023, a Pocono Township officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle pictured. The vehicle fled from the officer, leading officers from Pocono...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 8, 2023

Attempting to Identify Suspect

The Pocono Township Police Department is investigating an "invasion of privacy" case, which occurred in the fitting room of the Old Navy Outlet on March 8, 2023, at approximately 2:12 PM. The male in the above pictures exited the store prior to police arrival and yet to be identified. Anyone with...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 14, 2023

SNOWBOARD THEFT

On Saturday February 11, 2023, between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM the Pocono Township Police Department responded to a snowboard theft at Camelback Ski Mountain. The theft occurred outside of the Loft Store located at the base of the mountain. The pictured lone suspect is a white male with a beard and...

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Pocono Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 17, 2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

From all of us at The Pocono Township Police Department, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Please celebrate safely and responsibly!

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Pocono Township Police Department

February 5, 2023

Attempting To Identify Illegal Dumping Suspect(s)

The Pocono Township Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in regards to illegal dumping. The pictured vehicle was seen dumping large amounts of household and construction waste at Birchwood Resort off of Cherry Lane Road in January of 2023. Any information on the vehicle or...

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Pocono Township Police Department

January 6, 2023

PTPD RECEIVES BALLISTIC SHIELDS FROM SANOFI PASTEUR

The Pocono Township Police Department is pleased to announce that we have added two new ballistic shields to our gear. Thanks to a generous donation by Sanofi Pasteur, we are now even more equipped to protect the citizens and visitors of Pocono Township. A special thank you to Sanofi Pasteur for...

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Pocono Township Police Department

January 1, 2023

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at The Pocono Township Police Department! May this year bring much happiness, health, and prosperity to all!

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Pocono Township Police Department

December 25, 2022

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Pocono Township Police Department! Be Merry, Be Well, and Be Safe!

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Pocono Township Police Department

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