STROUDSBURG, PA — A 37-year-old Swiftwater man wanted on a felony warrant for allegedly hiding in a woman’s bedroom closet and slashing her vehicle tire was arrested Wednesday—and now faces additional first-degree felony burglary charges stemming from a separate incident that occurred just one day before his capture.

Luis A. Gonzalez Jr. was taken into custody by Pocono Mountain Regional Police on December 3, 2025, at 3:44 p.m. during an incident in Coolbaugh Township. He had been the subject of a felony arrest warrant issued by Stroud Area Regional Police following a September domestic incident in Stroudsburg.

Court records show Gonzalez was already facing a pending resisting arrest charge from a May 2025 case that had been transferred to Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.

Upcoming Court Dates

Gonzalez is awaiting a preliminary hearing on the new charges before Magisterial District Judge Danielle Travagline. A date has not yet been scheduled.

His case status is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of December 3, 2025.

The Charges

Gonzalez faces two separate criminal cases filed in Monroe County:

Case 1 — December 2025 Incident (MJ-43301-CR-0000177-2025):

• Burglary – Overnight Accommodations, Person Present (first-degree felony)
• Criminal Trespass – Enter Structure (third-degree felony)
• Stalking – Repeatedly Commit Acts to Cause Fear (first-degree misdemeanor)
• Theft by Unlawful Taking – Movable Property (first-degree misdemeanor)
• Receiving Stolen Property (first-degree misdemeanor)
• Harassment – Course of Conduct with No Legitimate Purpose (summary offense)

The offense date is listed as December 2, 2025—one day before his arrest. The arresting officer was Officer Joshua S. Soto of Pocono Mountain Regional Police.

Case 2 — September 2025 Incident (MJ-43201-CR-0000274-2025):

• Criminal Trespass – Enter Structure (third-degree felony)
• Stalking – Repeatedly Commit Acts to Cause Fear (first-degree misdemeanor)
• Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (third-degree misdemeanor)
• Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (summary offense, 2 counts)

The September Incident

According to Stroud Area Regional Police, the warrant case originated from a domestic disturbance on September 27, 2025, at approximately 9:26 p.m. at 54 Garden Street in Stroudsburg.

The victim told police she had returned home from work and approximately one hour later went to put clothing away in her bedroom closet. When she opened the closet door, she found Gonzalez standing inside.

The victim told Gonzalez to leave. He refused, even after being told several times.

The victim’s son then entered the bedroom, and the two attempted to push Gonzalez out of the residence. When the victim tried to call police, Gonzalez allegedly took her phone.

The victim was eventually able to get Gonzalez out of the home and locked the door. Police say Gonzalez then kicked the door, damaging the door frame and locking mechanism.

The victim observed Gonzalez outside with a pocketknife, the blade exposed, making comments about damaging her vehicle tires. He then allegedly walked to the victim’s vehicle and punctured a tire before fleeing the scene prior to police arrival.

Charges were filed and a felony arrest warrant was issued.

Prior Criminal History

Court records reveal Gonzalez has a recent criminal history in Monroe County.

May 2025 Case (MJ-43301-CR-0000070-2025):

Gonzalez was arrested on May 19, 2025, and charged with Resisting Arrest/Other Law Enforcement, a second-degree misdemeanor. That charge was held for court at a preliminary hearing and transferred to Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.

He posted $1,000 monetary bail in that case. A formal arraignment was held on July 14, 2025. The case remains open.

July 2025 Traffic Case (Carbon County):

Court records also show Gonzalez pleaded guilty to a summary traffic offense—Driving in Right Lane—in Carbon County on July 14, 2025.

Potential Penalties

The most serious charge Gonzalez faces is the first-degree felony burglary count from the December 2025 case. Under Pennsylvania law, first-degree felony burglary involving an occupied overnight accommodation carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in state prison.

Third-degree felony criminal trespass carries a maximum sentence of seven years. First-degree misdemeanor charges carry maximum sentences of five years each.

If convicted on the pending resisting arrest charge from May 2025, that second-degree misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of two years.

Case Information

December 2025 Case:

• Docket Number: MJ-43301-CR-0000177-2025
• OTN: L 1016094-2
• Incident Number: 25012430
• Complaint Number: 11853
• Filed: December 3, 2025
• Arresting Agency: Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department
• Arresting Officer: Joshua S. Soto
• Location: Coolbaugh Township

September 2025 Case:

• Docket Number: MJ-43201-CR-0000274-2025
• OTN: P 1014847-1
• Reference ID: 2025-023604
• Arresting Agency: Stroud Area Regional Police Department
• Location: 54 Garden Street, Stroudsburg

May 2025 Case:

• Docket Number: MJ-43301-CR-0000070-2025
• OTN: L 1012287-3
• Status: Transferred to Court of Common Pleas
• Bail: $1,000 monetary (posted)

The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the cases.

Gonzalez requested a public defender. Court records indicate he has not yet been fingerprinted on the new charges.

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