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Carlisle Man Charged After Reported Disturbance on Noble Boulevard

A Carlisle man was arrested June 17 after police responded to a reported disturbance in the 200 block of Noble Boulevard in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County.

According to Carlisle Borough Police, officers encountered Paul Michaletz, 58, who was displaying erratic behavior, acting disorderly and appeared intoxicated. Police said officers observed signs of alcohol consumption at the scene.

Police said Michaletz became aggressive toward responding officers and ignored multiple warnings to stop his disorderly behavior. During the incident, Michaletz allegedly told officers he had a highly contagious communicable disease and spit at officers.

Michaletz was taken into custody. Police said that while officers were taking him into custody, he again allegedly attempted to spit in an officer’s face.

Michaletz was charged with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Michaletz is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Carlisle Borough Police Department via CRIMEWATCH

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