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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

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.

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(1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS
(1 COUNT) SUMMARY RETAIL THEFT

Age

40

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Weight

220 lbs

Hair

Bald

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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.

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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

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(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

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(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.

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(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

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(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.

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(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

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(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

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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.

screenshot_2025-05-11_063714.png 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.

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(1 count) 3121 (a)(2) Rape Threat of Forcible Compulsion(F1)
(1 count) 3123 (a)(1) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (F1)
(1 count) 3123(a)(7) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Person Less than 16 (F1)
(1 count) 3122.1 (A)1 Statutory Sexual Assault (F2)
(1 count) 3124.1 Sexual Assault (F2)

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(12 Counts) 6312(d) Sexual Abuse of Children/Possession (F3)
(2 counts) 6318 (A)(4) Unlawful contact/communication with a minor (F3)
(2 counts) 6318 (A)(1) Contact Communication W/Minor-Sexual Offenses (F3)
(2 Count) 7512(A) Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3)
(2 counts) 6301 (A)(1)(i) Corruption of minors(F3)

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(1 count ) Retail Theft (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property

Age

32

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

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35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M)
& Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

20

Race

White

Gender

Female

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