David Jacell Rosario missed December court date on criminal trespass charge; court records reveal pattern of theft, disorderly conduct at Dollar Tree and Giant; separately charged with robbery in Philadelphia where bail was revoked and reinstated

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — A 28-year-old Stroudsburg man is wanted on a bench warrant after failing to appear for his December court hearing on a criminal trespass charge—the latest case in a months-long pattern of theft, disorderly conduct, and confrontations at East Stroudsburg retail stores that landed him in Monroe County Prison over the summer.

David Jacell Rosario is also facing robbery and assault charges in Philadelphia stemming from an October arrest, where court records show his bail was revoked after he failed to appear, then reinstated when he showed up at a bench warrant hearing.

The bench warrant was issued December 16, 2025 by Magisterial District Judge Michael A. Wolbert after Rosario failed to appear for his preliminary hearing on a third-degree misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass—defiant trespasser. The hearing had already been continued three times.

Anyone with information on Rosario’s whereabouts is asked to contact Stroud Area Regional Police.

DEFENDANT INFORMATION:

• Name: David Jacell Rosario
• DOB: November 7, 1996 (Age 28)
• Sex: Male
• Race: White
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 5’6″
• Weight: 160 lbs
• Last Known Address: Stroudsburg, PA 18360

WARRANT INFORMATION:

• Docket: MJ-43202-CR-0000335-2025
• OTN: I 1014213-4
• Charge: Criminal trespass—defiant trespasser (18 Pa.C.S. § 3503(b)(1)(i)), M3
• Warrant Type: Bench Warrant
• Date Issued: December 16, 2025
• Issuing Authority: MDJ Michael A. Wolbert
• Bail (Prior to FTA): $5,000 unsecured

Pattern Emerges at East Stroudsburg Stores

Court records reviewed by the Pocono Review reveal a pattern of incidents at East Stroudsburg retail locations beginning in May 2025 and escalating through August.

On May 11, Officer Michael Chica cited Rosario for retail theft. In early August, Officer Shawn P. Downey filed multiple citations against Rosario—disorderly conduct, interfering with contents of a trash receptacle on August 7, and scattering rubbish on August 8.

According to the warrant narrative published by Stroud Area Regional Police, on August 8 at 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Dollar Tree on Lincoln Avenue for a disturbance. The assistant store manager told police Rosario had been “creating problems in the store recently” and stealing merchandise by pocketing items while paying for one or two things. When confronted, an argument ensued and Rosario made threatening comments.

Police recognized Rosario from previous interactions and located him on a bench outside the nearby Giant store. A records check revealed he had already been trespassed from the Giant.

Jailed in August, Pleaded Guilty in September

On August 26, Rosario was arrested by Officer Downey and charged with disorderly conduct as a third-degree misdemeanor. Judge Wolbert set bail at $5,000 monetary. Unable to post, Rosario was committed to Monroe County Prison.

Two weeks later, on September 9, Rosario appeared before Judge Wolbert and pleaded guilty to six charges in a single court appearance. All cases were closed with court costs adjusted to zero.

The criminal trespass charge—stemming from an August 25 incident at the Giant where he had been previously trespassed—was filed October 22 by Officer Wyatt A. Clements. Rosario was arraigned November 1 before MDJ Jamie Levy on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Robbery Charges in Philadelphia

While his Monroe County cases were proceeding, Rosario was arrested in Philadelphia on October 20 and charged with robbery, criminal attempt—theft, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.

Bail was initially set at $50,000 at 10 percent. On October 29, it was modified to $50,000 unsecured. But on November 4, Judge George R. Twardy revoked bail after Rosario failed to appear for his preliminary hearing.

On November 10, Rosario appeared at a bench warrant hearing. Judge David H. Conroy reinstated bail and changed it to ROR. A preliminary hearing was held December 2. The case remains active.

Court records show mail sent to Rosario was returned twice in late November.

Additional Pending Charges

Rosario has two additional pending summary cases in Monroe County before MDJ Kristina Anzini—dangerous burning from August 14 and disorderly conduct from August 23.

RESOLVED MONROE COUNTY CASES (Guilty Pleas 9/9/25):

• MJ-43202-CR-0000267-2025 — Disorderly conduct (M3)
• MJ-43202-NT-0000257-2025 — Retail theft
• MJ-43202-NT-0000425-2025 — Interfere with trash receptacle
• MJ-43202-NT-0000426-2025 — Disorderly conduct
• MJ-43202-NT-0000427-2025 — Scatter rubbish

PENDING MONROE COUNTY CASES:

• MJ-43202-CR-0000335-2025 — Criminal trespass (M3) — BENCH WARRANT ACTIVE
• MJ-43201-NT-0000181-2025 — Dangerous burning — Awaiting plea
• MJ-43201-NT-0000176-2025 — Disorderly conduct — Inactive

PHILADELPHIA CASE:

• Docket: MC-51-CR-0019580-2025
• Charges: Robbery, criminal attempt—theft, simple assault, REAP
• Arrest Date: October 20, 2025
• Status: Active
• Bail: ROR (after revocation/reinstatement)

TIMELINE:

• May 11, 2025: Retail theft citation (East Stroudsburg)
• August 7-8, 2025: Disorderly conduct, trash receptacle, rubbish citations; Dollar Tree confrontation; trespassed from Dollar Tree; found already trespassed from Giant
• August 14, 2025: Dangerous burning incident (Stroudsburg)
• August 25, 2025: Criminal trespass at Giant (offense date)
• August 26, 2025: Arrested for disorderly conduct (M3); jailed, unable to post $5,000
• September 9, 2025: Pleads guilty to six charges
• October 20, 2025: Arrested in Philadelphia for robbery
• October 22, 2025: Criminal trespass complaint filed
• November 4, 2025: Philadelphia bail revoked for FTA
• November 10, 2025: Philadelphia bail reinstated, changed to ROR
• December 16, 2025: Bench warrant issued for FTA in Monroe County

ARRESTING AGENCY: Stroud Area Regional Police Department

INCIDENT LOCATIONS: Dollar Tree, 300 Lincoln Avenue, East Stroudsburg; Giant, East Stroudsburg

Rosario is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.