MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH, PA — A 40-year-old Tobyhanna man arrested during an early morning traffic stop in August remains in custody awaiting a pre-trial conference scheduled for February after police say they discovered two firearms—one stolen, one “ghost gun”—along with drugs in his vehicle.

Floyd Bernard faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of prohibited person in possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property, and carrying firearms without a license, according to Monroe County court records. He is being held at Lackawanna County Prison after initially being incarcerated at Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

Case Information:

• Docket Number: CP-45-CR-0001550-2025
• Charges: Multiple felony gun and drug offenses
• Status: Awaiting pre-trial conference
• Current Location: Lackawanna County Prison
• Next Court Date: February 12, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Traffic Stop Leads to Search Warrant

The case began shortly after 5 a.m. on August 31, when a Pocono Mountain Regional Police officer pulled over Bernard’s vehicle for multiple traffic violations in Mount Pocono Borough, according to police reports.

During the stop, officers developed probable cause to believe criminal activity was involved. Rather than conducting an immediate search, police had the vehicle towed while they applied for a search warrant—a procedural move that strengthens the admissibility of evidence in court.

After obtaining the warrant, investigators searched the vehicle and reportedly found:

• A stolen .380-caliber handgun
• An untraceable 9mm “ghost gun” (a firearm without a serial number)
• A small amount of controlled substances
• Drug paraphernalia

Prohibited Possessor Faces Serious Time

Bernard was arrested and charged with two first-degree felony counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person—the most serious charges he faces. Under Pennsylvania law, individuals with certain prior criminal convictions are barred from possessing firearms. First-degree felonies carry potential sentences of 10 to 20 years in state prison.

The full list of charges filed against Bernard includes:

Felony Charges:

• Possession of Firearm Prohibited (two counts, F1)
• Receiving Stolen Property (F2)
• Firearms Not to Be Carried Without License (two counts, F3)

Misdemeanor Charges:

• Possession of Marijuana (M)
• Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Summary Offenses:

• Operating Vehicle Without Valid Inspection
• Driving Unregistered Vehicle
• Display Plate Card in Improper Vehicle
• Disregard Traffic Lane

Bail Reduced, But Bernard Remains Jailed

Initially, bail was set at $75,000 following Bernard’s arrest. On September 11, Magisterial District Judge Phillip R. Riley granted a motion reducing bail to $25,000. Despite the reduction, court records indicate Bernard has not posted bail and remains incarcerated.

His attorney, Thomas P. Sundmaker of Stroudsburg, waived Bernard’s formal arraignment in October. A pre-trial conference is now scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. before Judge Stephen M. Higgins at Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.

Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth J. Anderson is prosecuting the case for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.

Ghost Guns and Stolen Firearms

The recovery of both a stolen firearm and a “ghost gun” in a single traffic stop highlights two ongoing concerns for law enforcement in Monroe County and nationwide.

Ghost guns are privately made firearms that lack serial numbers, making them difficult or impossible to trace. These weapons can be assembled from kits or manufactured using 3D printers, and their proliferation has become a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies seeking to track weapons used in crimes.

Stolen firearms represent another critical public safety concern, as they frequently end up in the hands of prohibited possessors who cannot legally purchase guns through licensed dealers.

Regional Police Jurisdiction

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, which made the arrest, serves five municipalities: Coolbaugh Township, Mount Pocono Borough, Tobyhanna Township, Tunkhannock Township, and Barrett Township. The regionalized department was formed in 1994 and has jurisdiction over a large portion of western Monroe County in the Pocono Mountains region.

Officer Martin Ksepka made the initial traffic stop that led to Bernard’s arrest.

Bernard is presumed innocent until proven guilty. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 12, 2026.