New York resident facing charges

A New York state resident is facing charges following an incident that occurred on July 18 in Monroe County.

Pocono Mountain Regional police said officers observed a three-vehicle crash along Route 940 around 2 p.m. at the overpass with Interstate 380. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Bakhtiyor Nurkhanov, 41, of Brooklyn. He showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol and was taken into custody.

While being processed, it was learned the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen. Nurkhanov was charged with theft and receiving stolen property, both felony 3’s, and misdemeanor counts of unauthorized use of an automobile, accidents involving injury while not properly licensed, driving under the influence and numerous summary motor vehicle violations.

He was arraigned before a district judge and committed to the county prison in Snydersville.