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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Police file DUI, homicide by vehicle charges in fatal pedestrian crash in Carlisle
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is facing charges after police say he was under the influence when he drove up onto the sidewalk and struck two people. Martin Leroy Brinton, 57, is facing felony homicide by vehicle while DUI and aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI charges. According to Carlisle Police, around 8:17 p.m. Friday, Brinton drove up onto the sidewalk near South Hanover Street and West Pomfret Street in the borough and struck a 73-year-old woman and 74-year-old man. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital and the man is in critical condition, police said. Brinton, police alleged, was under the influence at the time. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and then to Cumberland County Prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Crash ‘involving pedestrians' closes downtown Carlisle thoroughfare
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are investigating a crash in downtown Carlisle and drivers are asked to avoid the area. The crash happened at South Hanover Street and West Pomfret Street, according to Carlisle Police, and involved pedestrians. An abc27 News photojournalist found South Hanover Street closed with police tape across the road. Vehicles and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area. Police did not provide conditions or information regarding anyone involved. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash should call Carlisle Police at 717-243-5252 or submit a tip through CRIMEWATCH. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Parade commemorates 280 years since Battle of Fontenoy
A parade in Carlisle has commemorated 280 years since the Battle of Fontenoy. The parade, which was attended by members of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, the Army Cadets, and local veterans, took place in Carlisle on Sunday, May 11, and saw participants march from Carlisle Castle to Carlisle Cathedral, where a service took place. The parade commemorated the involvement of the 34th Regiment of Foot in the Battle of Fontenoy that took place on the 11th of May 1745. The 34th Regiment of Foot would eventually become the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. The battle, which took place nearly three centuries ago, took place on May 11, 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession and saw a French army of 50,000 under Marshal Saxe defeat a force led by the Duke of Cumberland. Writing on social media, Carlisle Police, who oversaw the parade, said: "Today Carlisle's Neighbourhood Policing Team were in the city centre to assist with the Fontenoy Parade. "The parade was well attended by members of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, the Army Cadets, local veterans, and members of the public taking part in the march from the castle for a service at the cathedral. "Thank you to everyone who attended, and we hope you enjoyed the warm weather."
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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Police host County Lines presentation at Carlisle secondary school
POLICE have held a County Lines presentation at a Carlisle secondary school. Carlisle Police gave the presentation at Richard Rose Morton Academy on Thursday, January 30. The talk aimed to highlight the dangers of County Lines and highlight the importance of education in its prevention and disruption. Writing on social media, Carlisle Police said: "PCSO 5430, PC 1963, and Ryan from The Well Communities have been at Richard Rose Morton Academy to deliver a County Lines presentation to Year 9. "The aim of the talk is to highlight the dangers of County Lines and prevent and disrupt via education. We have delivered the talk to groups ranging from nine to adults of varying ages. !Richard Rose Morton Year 9 where a fab audience and received the talk really well."
