STROUDSBURG — A 56-year-old Pocono Lake man is wanted on an active bench warrant after failing to appear for a DUI bench trial at the Monroe County Courthouse, according to court records.

Timothy Allen Helms was scheduled to appear before Monroe County Judge C. Daniel Higgins Jr. on Dec. 1 for trial on charges of DUI-highest rate of alcohol (.16+ BAC), DUI-general impairment, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and disregarding a traffic lane.

The charges stem from a May 7, 2024 traffic stop in Tobyhanna Township. Trooper Tyler J. O’Shura of PSP Fern Ridge made the arrest.

Released Without Bail, Then Stopped Appearing

Magisterial District Judge Richard P. White released Helms on his own recognizance on Sept. 24, 2024 — no cash bail required. Monroe County DA Michael Mancuso filed charges Oct. 7, 2024.

The case was continued multiple times. Certified mail sent to Helms was returned undeliverable July 28, 2025, triggering a bench warrant. Public Defender Jacob Thomas Hill filed a motion to dissolve the warrant Aug. 1. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office filed a return of service Aug. 22.

Both Hill and ADA Monika Halicki filed continuance motions Oct. 20 — the day before trial. Judge Higgins rescheduled to Dec. 1. Halicki filed another continuance Nov. 26; court records don’t show if it was ruled on before trial.

Multiple Pocono Addresses Complicate Service

Helms has used multiple addresses across the Poconos over 25 years:

• Pocono Lake (Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County) — current DUI case
• Carbondale (Lackawanna County) — listed on pending Stroudsburg parking ticket
• Blakeslee (Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County) — 2000 felony case

The Stroudsburg parking citation, filed June 17, 2025 before MDJ Kristina Anzini, charges Helms after Officer Gerry Dell’Aquila cited him for an expired meter May 30 in downtown Stroudsburg. Summons were also returned undeliverable.

Charges

• DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (.16+ BAC) – 1st Offense (M) — 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)
• DUI: General Impairment – 1st Offense (M) — 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1)
• Marijuana – Small Amount Personal Use (M) — 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31)(i)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) — 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32)
• Disregard Traffic Lane (S) — 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1)

A first-offense highest-rate DUI carries 72 hours to six months in jail, $1,000-$5,000 fine, and 12-month license suspension.

Suspect Information

• Name: Timothy Allen Helms
• Age: 56 (DOB: 06/06/1968)
• Addresses: Pocono Lake, PA 18347 / Carbondale, PA 18407 / Blakeslee, PA 18610
• Hair/Eyes: Bald/Blue
• Sex: Male
• Race: White

Prior Monroe County Felony

Helms has a prior felony conviction from a June 22, 2000 incident in Tunkhannock Township. Pocono Mountain Regional Police charged him with criminal trespass (entering a structure), a third-degree felony. MDJ Richard Claypool set $5,000 bail; Helms posted $4,930 cash.

He pleaded guilty Dec. 19, 2000 before Monroe County Judge Margherita P. Worthington and received inactive probation. The case is closed.

Submit a Tip

Anyone with information on Helms’ whereabouts can contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 570-517-3312.

DUI Case: CP-45-CR-0001780-2024 | Parking Case: MJ-43201-TR-0002514-2025 | 2000 Case: CP-45-CR-0001004-2000

ADA Monika Halicki is prosecuting. Public Defender Jacob Thomas Hill represents Helms.

Helms is presumed innocent until proven guilty.