Divisions
criminal investigations
Criminal Investigation Unit
Lt. Steven Williams
Det./Sgt. Lucas Bray
Det./Cpl. Kyle VanNote
Det. Mike Sciarillo
Det. Ryan Venneman
Det. Donald Scarfo
Det. Erica Burk
Det. Zachary Scheetz
Det. Joseph Apgar
The Pocono Mountain Regional Police criminal investigations division is led by Lieutenant Steven Williams who oversees overall investigative operations of the unit. The divisions day to day operations are headed up by Detective Sergeant Lucas Bray. The Division has seven (7) case Detectives and an 8th investigator is permanently stationed with the Drug Enforcement Administration Scranton Field Office. These criminal investigators have received training in death and homicide investigations, Rape and sexual assault investigations, interview and interrogation, statement analysis, electronic surveillance, latent print examination, accident reconstruction, narcotics enforcement and various other topics that assist investigators with case resolution.
Detectives are responsible for resolving homicide and assigned felony criminal complaints. When appropriate, investigators bring criminal allegations to the court, take custody of suspects and assist the Monroe County District Attorney's Office with the prosecution of these cases. Investigators also participate in drug task force operations, anti-crime operations and surveillance details through the use of plain clothes and undercover vehicle deployment.
The Pocono Mountain Regional Police investigations unit was responsible for the first Amber Alert in Pennsylvania which assisted in the successful apprehension and prosecution of a first degree homicide case in 2003. The investigations division has also been involved in several cases that have garnered national attention including the successful prosecution of a national fraternity as a result of a hazing death.
Monroe County Gang Task Force
If you would still like to submit information on a crime to our team directly, you can use the direct email address by clicking here.
You also can contact the Monroe County District Attorney's Office at (570) 420-3470.
MISSING PERSONS
If you would like to submit an Anonymous Tip you can use the link below for a form which will be submitted to our Detective Unit anonymously.
It is a completely confidential submission! Just fill out the information on the form and click on the submit button. Remember even the smallest detail can make a difference in our investigation! Thank you!
