News

Rockland Man Accused of Spraying Snow at Protestors Has a Decade Long Crminal Record

Rockland Man Accused of Spraying Snow at Protestors Has a Decade Long Crminal Record

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


A 65-year-old man from Rockland who was accused of spraying protesters with snow and ice in his plow truck was discovered to have a criminal record that spans over three decades.

On Saturday, Michael Robinson was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and driving to endanger, as well as additional charges of potential assault.

According to Rockland Police, Robinson drove a plow truck with its blade down near a protesting crowd at Chapman Park, kicking up ice and snow into people and even knocking some down.

Robinson’s criminal record dates back all the way to 1989. He has been convicted numerous times, including terrorizing, criminal mischief, and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.

Following his arrest, Robinson was taken to the Knox County Jail and has since been released on bail.

Latest Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Rockland Man Accused of Spraying Snow at Protestors Has a Decade Long Crminal Record

Fresh

Robinson's criminal record dates back all the way to 1989. He has been convicted numerous times, including terrorizing, criminal mischief, and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 

2 hours ago in Local

Bill Aims to Require School Busses to Use Crossing Arms

The bill comes after two Maine Children were struck and killed late last year by their own school buses. 

13 hours ago in Local

Blake Hayes of WGAN Sister Station Sheltering In Place in Mexico After Cartel Boss Killing

Blake has posted several video messages, saying he and his party were sheltering in place at a hotel

14 hours ago in Local

All MSAD Schools in Madison Closed Monday Over “Tragedy”

The school superintendent described the "loss of a valued member of our school district family" in a statement.

15 hours ago in Local

Head-on crash in Poland leaves 3 with serious injuries

A head-on crash in Poland on Monday morning left three people injured.