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
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.
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Pocono Township News
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
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.
INONAS, CRUCITA
(1 counts) Theft By Deception
Age
44
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Female
Height
5' 0"
Weight
160 lbs
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
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
THEFT OF DIRTBIKEOn 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.
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
Editor’s note: Court records show that the charges in this case were later withdrawn by prosecutors in October 2024.
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
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
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
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four men were arrested and one is still wanted after police say a basketball game led to a fight with gun threats in Monroe County last month.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on July 8 around 7:00 p.m., officers were called to TLC Park basketball court for a report of 5-6 people fighting.
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Public Meeting The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Meeting for the purpose of Hiring a new Fiscal Administrator, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Location: 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA. 18372 P-8/24, 8/25/2024
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Petruzzi, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Public Meeting The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Meeting for the purpose of Hiring a new Fiscal Administrator, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Location: 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA. 18372 P-8/24, 8/25/2024
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The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes, and a flurry of investment properties and short term rentals.
The Pocono Township Police would like to announce that Bike4Chai, a cycling event, will be coming through Pocono Township today. The route will be Route 314 to Summit Road, Summit Road to Back Moutain Road, Back Mountain Road to Sullivan Trail
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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he crashed a stolen car while driving drunk.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on August 11 around 9:00 p.m., officers were called for a crash in the parking lot of Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville.
Through further investigation, officers said a man, later identified as Alexander Amaral, 29, Massachusetts exited the business, drove a Chevrolet pickup into a parked car, and fled the scene.
AMARAL, ALEXANDER THOMAS
& (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(1 count) Possessing Instrument of Crime (M1)
(1 Count) Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle (M2)
(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)
and 6 summary offenses
Age
29
Race
White
Gender