BROOKS, OTIS
(1 count) Theft of Property Lost
Mislaid
or Delivered By Mistake (M2)
& (1 Count) Receiving Stolen Property (M2)
Age
62
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 7"
Weight
300 lbs
Hair
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
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 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 Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.
Sanchez, Christian
(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(1 Count) 75-3111 (A) - Obedience to Traffic Control Devices (S)
Vilchez Perez, Heidy
(1 count) Endangering Welfare of Children (M1)
Age
27
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 1"
Weight
150 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may have been intentional to limit the time available for an appeal.
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Locals are gathering this weekend to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.
Camelback Ski Resort and Pennsylvania Special Olympics partnered on Saturday to host Freezin' for a Reason.
The event featured raffles and a silent auction for high-ticket items like Yeti coolers and Oakley ski goggles.
DIVER, CONNOR
Poessession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possesson of a Controlled Substance
Age
34
Race
White
Gender
Male
Bilal, Amber
(1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1 Count) Possession of a small amount of marijuana; (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Age
21
Race
White
Gender
Male
McDonald, Zack Andrew
(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)
Watkins, William Austin
(1 count) (18) 2702 (A)(3) Aggravated Assault (F2)
(1 Count) 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
3733
75 3734 Driving Without Lights to Avoid Identification or Arrest(S)
(1 Count) 75-3736 (A) - Reckless Driving (S)
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.
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Munoz-Salazar, Oscar Joel
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft F3 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3) (18) 6301 (a)(1)(i) Corruption of minors (M1)
Age
25
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 4"
Weight
190 lbs
Diaz, William Anibal
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)
& 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
& 35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M)
Age
33
Gender
Male
Height
Gil-Rodriguez, Iralda Mercedes
(1 Count) 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3
Age
51
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Female
Height
5' 1"
Weight
150 lbs
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An iconic welcome sign in the Poconos is coming down.
28/22 News was there Monday morning as crews started removing the sign at the intersection of Routes 715 and 611 in Tannersville.
This is all to widen the road.
The plan is expected to ease congestion in the area by cutting 40 feet through the mountain behind it.
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Pocono Township Meeting updates: The Planning Commission work session scheduled for Monday January 27th has been rescheduled for Thursday January 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the township building located at 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA. The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 5th has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 8th at 6 p.m. at the township building located at 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA.
Shupp, Richard J
( 1 ) count DUI Highest rate of alcohol (M1)
Age
42
Race
White
Gender
Male
RODRIGUEZ, DAVID ALEJANDRO
(1 count ) Retail & (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Age
18
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 9"
Weight
155 lbs
Hair
Brown
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's time to say goodbye to a sign of the times. A historical welcome sign in the Poconos is seeing its final days, something many in the area hate to see go.
The Pocono Township Welcome Sign has stood tall for more than 40 years, but after the weekend, the historical landmark will no longer exist.
The sign in Tannersville is hard to miss, but soon it will be very missed.
The cherished landmark located at Routes 715 and 611 will be permanently removed on Monday.
Grant, Denise
(1 Count) Theft By Unlawful Taking
Age
68
Race
Black
Gender
Female
Height
5' 4"
Weight
150 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Monroe, Harry J
(18) 4101 A1 Forgery (F2) (1) count (18) 4120 (A) Identity Theft (F2) (1 Count) 18 3922A2 THEFT BY DECEPTION (F3) (18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud M3
Age
66
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 11"
Weight
225 lbs