Woman wanted for assault located

A Monroe County woman, wanted for an assault and robbery incident that occurred in June, was apprehended on Monday.

Pocono Mountain Regional police said Lennisha Johnson, 18, of Coolbaugh Township, was arrested in Hazleton on Monday for retail theft. City police then learned there was an outstanding arrest warrant for her issued to PMRP. Pocono police took custody of Johnson. She was arraigned before a district judge on charges of robbery, criminal conspiracy to commit robbery, simple assault, theft, receiving stolen property and disorderly conduct. She was released on bond.

Police investigated an assault and robbery that occurred June 17 in the A Pocono Country Place development.

A 15-year-old female was walking home when she was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, a 17-year-old from Coolbaugh Township, and Johnson. Both suspects punched the victim in the face, knocking her to the ground.

While the victim was on the ground Johnson assaulted her with a cane. After the assault the suspects stole the victim's cellphone and fled the scene.