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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Detective's key role in criminal investigations
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of three suspects is still on the run following a deadly shooting at a short-term rental property in the Poconos back in January. Authorities believe all have ties to a gang in Venezuela. It's an open case out of Long Pond following the shooting and killing of a 22-year-old man from Venezuela at a rental property back in January. Man accused of hiding camera inside bathroom smoke detector With the help of Erica Burk, a Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department detective, the timeline of what happened was broken down. 'I needed to contribute in that respect with conducting most of the interviews.' Detective Burk says being bilingual played a huge role in the investigation. But it's not the only time it's helped her in the field.. She says it's played a role in many other cases due to the growing Spanish-speaking community in our area. 'I would say daily because if not for my own investigations, it isn't uncommon for a patrol officer to come to my desk and say, 'Hey Erica, I need your help. I just took a complaint, but the person is Spanish-speaking, can you help me?'' Detective Burk's been with the department for the last 16 years, working up the ranks as a school resource officer at the Pocono Mountain School District, where she handled many cases involving child abuse. 'When you have such close contact with children, you get to know the children, they confide in you, and so through those means, I was able to investigate those cases.' Stepping into her role as detective, she says it was a natural progression as she mostly handles crimes against children, with a passion to serve her community. 'I really enjoy my job, it's a blessing to be able to do this for a living. I get to help people and connect with people every single day, and so I just appreciate that I have the opportunity to do this.' At one time, Detective Burk says she was the only Spanish-speaking officer, but they have since hired other bilingual officers at the pocono mountain regional police department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Three charged with homicide after deadly party at Airbnb
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men are facing homicide charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting that occurred at a party in an Airbnb in the Poconos. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata; Oscar Quilarque Sosa, 31, of New York Oswaldo Odin Soloranzo Sosa, 37, of New York Josthin Noel Landaeta Perez, 24, of New York Seven face various charges after deadly shooting at Airbnb According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on January 12, officers were called for multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds at a house on Clover Road in Long Pond. Once on the scene, detectives say a man was found dead inside the house, later identified as Hernandez Zarata of Venezuela. Police said Hernandez Zarata died from eight gunshots. One to the hand that appeared to be a defensive wound, and several others to the back of the head, the left ear, the chest, and his back. Officers stated the home was rented out for a party to celebrate Hernandez Zarata's birthday. At some point during the evening, an argument took place between the victim and three suspects, that led to the shooting. After interviewing several witnesses from the party, detectives reported that Oscar Quilarque Sosa, his brother Oswaldo Soloranzo Sosa, Josthin Landaeta Perez, and 10 others went to the party to comfort Hernandez Zarata about money he allegedly owed them. The suspects were kicked out of the party by Hernandez Zarata but later returned leading to an argument that escalated into a gunfight where a witness saw the three suspects shooting at the victim, according to court records. Surveillance cameras also showed Oscar and Oswaldo showing up to the party with multiple guns including three handguns, and an AR-15-style riffle. Chief Christopher Wagner of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department tells 28/22 News that Oscar Quilarque Sosa and Landaeta Perez were arrested in New York and police are awaiting extradition information. Oswaldo Soloranzo Sosa has not been arrested on the charges filed against him. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of flooding, destroying Airbnb
COOLBAUGH TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police said he broke into, flooded, and destroyed an Airbnb in Monroe County. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on February 8, around 10:00 a.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Boardwalk Drive for a man who broke into a residence. Police said they learned the suspect, Daniel Celban, 33, of New York, was arrested early the night before for open lewdness and trespassed from the property after his Airbnb contract was canceled. Drugs, 'ghost guns' seized after dispute outside home Investigators reported that Celban went back to the property in the morning and forced his way into the home by breaking the window and climbing in. Officers said they arrested Celban and they discovered that the home was destroyed and the water was running causing the house to flood. Celban has been charged with burglary, trespassing, and resisting arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
