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Carlisle Man Charged Following Drug Task Force Search Warrant

A 40-year-old Carlisle man faces multiple charges following the execution of a drug-related search warrant on February 6, 2026.

According to Carlisle Police Department, officers and the Cumberland County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at approximately 4:15 p.m. at 442 Fairground Ave., Carlisle.

Police said resident Sylvester Stallone Anderson III fled into the residence and attempted to lock officers out, requiring police to force entry. Anderson then attempted to flush an amount of crack cocaine consistent with drug sales down the toilet. Police recovered the substance.

Anderson was arrested and transported to Cumberland County Prison for arraignment.

He is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest, obstructing administration of law, evading arrest or detention on foot, cruelty to animals, simple assault, and drug paraphernalia.

Anderson is described as a Black male, age 40, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The incident is classified as a drugs/narcotics violation.

All charges were sourced via CRIMEWATCH®. Anderson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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