Caro, Fionna
(1 COUNT) FELONY RETAIL THEFT
(1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS
Age
36
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 4"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
Pocono Township
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Address
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States
Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
3.87 mills
Pocono Township is a dynamic and strategically located municipality in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, serving as a commercial and recreational hub in the Pocono Mountains. With its mix of natural beauty, tourism infrastructure, and growing residential zones, it’s one of the most visible and visited townships in the region.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Established: 1816
- Area: ~34.4 square miles (89.1 km²), mostly land
- Elevation: ~961 feet (293 m)
- Population: 10,868 (2020 Census)
- School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🏘️ Communities & Features
- Tannersville: The township’s civic and commercial center, home to the municipal offices and major retail corridors
- Camelback Mountain Resort: A year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding, waterparks, and mountain adventures
- Big Pocono State Park: Located at the summit of Camelback Mountain, offering panoramic views and hiking trails
🏛️ History & Identity
- Railroad Legacy: Like many Pocono communities, Pocono Township grew with the expansion of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Tourism Roots: Its location and elevation made it a natural draw for resorts and vacationers since the 19th century
- Modern Growth: Now a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and protected natural areas
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Permitted Zones: Allowed only in Commercial (C) and Recreational District (RD) zones
- Restricted Zones: Not permitted in R-1 and R-2 residential zones
- Requirements: Must obtain a change-of-use permit and annual license
🌄 Regional Identity
Pocono Township is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, balancing tourism, conservation, and community development. Its proximity to major highways (Routes 611, 715, and I-80) makes it a key transit and economic node, while its natural assets preserve the region’s Appalachian character.
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.
Links
Pocono Township News
Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 5116 CV 2024, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Archer, Sr., late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Collier, Sarah
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL HIGHEST RATE
Age
38
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 5"
Weight
120 lbs
Hair
Brown
Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Brooklyn Fireworks, LLC’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s March 7, 2025 enforcement notice, which alleges that storage containers have been placed on the subject property without first obtaining a zoning permit in violation of Sections 470-6 and 470-121 of the Pocono Township Zoning Ordinance.
Decrescenzo, Thomas
(1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS
(1 COUNT) SUMMARY RETAIL THEFT
Age
40
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 1"
Weight
220 lbs
Hair
Bald
Brant, Zachary M
ROBBERY (F1) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M1)
(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M1)
TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1)
RESISTING ARREST (M2)
DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)
PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS (S)
Age
27
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 8"
Sun, 18 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.
Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider at a Public Hearing to be held on the 2nd day of June, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at the new Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372, the adoption of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Pocono Township, Chapter 470, Zoning, to amend §470-67(F) to include both private and public nuisance provisions related to kennels; to amend §470-8 to amend the definition of essential services and to add defi
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is behind bars after allegedly striking a 60-year-old woman with a car in Monroe County.
The Pocono Township Police Department say on Friday, May 16, at about 4:50 p.m., they were called for a reported hit and run at the Tannersville Plaza behind the Lehigh Valley Health Occupational Medicine building.
Authorities report that a 60-year-old woman was intentionally struck by a black 2012 Ford Fusion while walking through the parking lot.
FELLOWS, EUGENE M
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT F1
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY VEHICLE F3
SIMPLE ASSAULT M2
RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
ACCIDENT: DUTY TO RENDER AID
RECKLESS DRIVING
CARELESS DRIVING
Age
59
Race
White
Gender
Male
JOHNSON, DARIN THEODORE Jr.
(1 COUNT) THEFT BY DECEPTION (F3)
(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)
(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL USE OF A COMMUNICATION FACILITY (F3)
(1 COUNT) DEAL IN TITLES & PLATES STOLEN VEHICLE (M1)
(1 COUNT) ALTERED FORGED OR COUNTERFEIT DOCUMENTS AND PLATES (M1)
Age
39
Race
RODRIGUEZ, DAVID ALEJANDRO
(1 COUNT ) RETAIL & (1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)
Age
19
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 9"
Weight
155 lbs
Hair
Brown
Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Archer, Sr., late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Paul, Anthony
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Age
27
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 5"
Weight
150 lbs
Peets, Jamaul
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Age
29
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 9"
Weight
200 lbs
Hair
Black
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is giving back to the businesses and nonprofits that serve the community across several area counties.
Thanks to this year's community impact grant, the Mount Pocono Borough and the Mount Pocono Parks and Recreation Foundation will each receive $10,000.
The money will be put toward the annual Winter Wonderland Holiday display and the creation of Mount Pocono's pocket park.
Genebroso, Varyolet
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M) & TRAFFIC RELATED OFFENSES
Age
29
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Female
Height
5' 1"
Weight
145 lbs
Hair
Fury, Mark
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M) & TRAFFIC RELATED OFFENSES
Age
39
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 0"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Brooklyn Fireworks, LLC’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s March 7, 2025 enforcement notice, which alleges that storage containers have been placed on the subject property without first obtaining a zoning permit in violation of Sections 470-6 and 470-121 of the Pocono Township Zoning Ordinance.
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
Coles, Aanya S
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.
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.