Gomez

Betancourt

COOLBAUGH TWP - PMRPD Officers executed a sealed search warrant Saturday morning, at 8166 Robinwood Drive in A Pocono Country Place Community, Tobyhanna. Present in the home upon execution of the search warrant were Brigid Betancourt and Jesus Gomez, whom our Police Department had received reports of the distribution and trafficking in Cocaine, Marijuana, and Oxycontin. Also present in the home were Betancourt's 13 year old child, his 13 year old friend, and Betancourt's 2 year old grandson.

Police located significant evidence of the illegal trafficking in cocaine, marijuana, and Oxycontin, along with a handgun and multiple rounds of ammunition hidden within the mattress of the bed that Betancourt and Gomez share.

Quantities of cocaine were found throughout the home, one small baggie, also containing a straw was actually found stuffed into the couch cushions in the family room where the children watched TV. A long list of items were found during the search of the residence.

Gomez has an extensive history with violations that prohibit his possession of firearms in PA.

Both Gomez and Betancourt provided statements about their drug dealing throughout our area. Betancourt advised that she buys her cocaine in bulk in the Bronx ,NY and brings it to the Poconos usually via bus ride. Gomez admitted that he knew that he couldn't possess a firearm as a result of his criminal past and Betancourt did as well. All of the evidence collected is consistent with individuals who engage in the illegal trafficking of controlled substances in Monroe County.

Both were charged with the aforementioned crimes and taken to the Monroe County Correctional Facility while they await a preliminary arraignment.