Fr. Robert M. Timchak
Arrested in 10/2009 on 16 counts of possession of child pornography. An investigation began in 12/2008 when the Diocese notified the District Attorney’s office of an anonymous letter regarding Timchak’s improper use of computer. In 2006, Timchak took a one year leave of absence. Sent to treatment. Pleaded guilty in 8/2010 to 17 counts of child pornography possession and downloading the same. Sentenced in 11/2010 to 6 to 72 months in state prison, fined, and ordered to register as sex offender. Released in 6/2012 on parole; worked for a nonprofit; on leave without faculties. Laicized 1/24/2014. Included in the 8/14/2018 the PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the Diocese’s list 8/19/2018. Arrested again in 10/2022 after allegedly downloading videos of children engaged in sex acts. Pleaded guilty 4/24/2023. Was deceased by 8/7/2023.
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- Times Leader 07.16.06
- Pocono Record 10.19.09
- Scranton Times -Tribune 10.19.09
- Statement by Diocese of Scranton 10.19.09
- WNEP 10.19.09
- Pocono News 10.20.09
- Standard Speaker 10.20.09
- Times Leader 10.20.09
- Times Leader 10.20.09
- Statement (rev) by Diocese of Scranton 10.23.09
- Times Leader 10.24.09
- Times Leader 11.05.09
- Pocono Record 11.05.09
- Pocono Record 10.12.10
- Times Herald-Record 11.17.10
- Times Leader 11.17.10
- Poconos Record 11.17.10
- SNAP Statement 07.16.13
- Times-Tribune 07.16.13
- Times Leader 04.07.14
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Diocese of Scranton List 08.19.18
- Fox56 10.25.22
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