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Man charged with assaulting male, stealing money, phone

A Monroe County man has been charged with assault after police say he attacked a man and stole his money and cellphone.

At 9:45 p.m. Feb. 18, Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched to a gas station at 190 Deats Lane, Tunkhannock Township, in Pocono Summit for an injured man in a vehicle, bleeding from the head.

Police found the 66-year-old man with multiple head lacerations. The man said that he was assaulted by a man that he had befriended named “Chino.”

The victim described the man, his vehicle, and a general location where “Chino” lived.

The victim also said that “Chino” assaulted him in the victim’s residence, striking him with various objects.

“Chino” then stole money, the man’s cellular phone and fled.

The victim then drove for help because his phone was stolen.

Police located “Chino” and the described vehicle at his residence.

“Chino” was identified as Angel Marquez, 63, of Mount Pocono.

Marquez had blood spatter on his face, clothing and hands.

Marquez was taken into custody and found to be in possession of money with blood on it as well.

The victim was transported to the hospital and admitted.

Marquez faces charges of aggravated assault; robbery; theft by unlawful taking; receiving stolen property; terroristic threats; reckless endangerment; and possession of a controlled substance.

Marquez was arraigned by District Magistrate Michael Muth on $20,000 bail. Marquez is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing April 6.