By Maria Montecristo
Tannersville, PA– Officers from the Pocono Township Police Department were called to Camelback Lodge in the early evening of February 6, 2024, to confront a guest whose behavior had spiraled out of control. Upon their arrival, they found a chaotic scene: a 33-year-old New York man, Jonathan Vidal, was involved in a series of violent altercations with security officers.
According to the officers, Vidal was first reported for causing a ruckus in the resort’s bar area. Witnesses stated that he was asked to leave after displaying aggressive behavior, which included the disturbing act of spitting in a security officer’s face. These actions led to his prompt eviction from the public area to his private room, but the situation only intensified.
In his room, Vidal’s aggressive actions spilled over as he continued to fight with security, eventually leading him to assault a female guest who had interceded in an attempt to calm him down. This woman, along with resort staff and additional security, were thankfully unharmed physically, though likely traumatized by the incident.