ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Aug. 21-28. 

Michael Robinson, 65, of Rockland, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of driving a plow truck (with the plow down) too close to political protestors that caused snow and ice to strike multiple people, some with enough force to knock them to the ground in Chapman Park in Rockland on Feb. 21.

Robinson was arrested on the same day by Rockland Police on the charges of felony reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and driving to endanger. He was released on $1,000 bail. 

Under the plea agreement reached with the district attorney’s office and defense, Robinson will be fined $600 if he meets the terms of a two-year deferred disposition. If he violates the terms of the agreement, he could be sentenced to up to one year in jail.

The plea agreement dismissed a felony charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor charge of driving to endanger.

The terms of the plea agreement include that Robinson must undergo complete mental health and anger management evaluations to be completed within 60 days. A report of the evaluation must be sent to the district attorney’s office to determine if further treatment is necessary and if so, the treatment must be completed as prescribed. 

Robinson is scheduled to appear in Knox County Court again on Aug. 31, 2028 for a dispositional hearing. If he has met the conditions of the plea agreement, he will only be fined at the hearing.

Other closed cases include:

Tammy Barrows, 53, of Biddeford and Thomaston, operating under the influence (alcohol), one prior, and operating vehicle while suspended or revoked (operating under the influence) both in Rockland Oct. 19, 2024, both dismissed.

Kendrick L. Beal, 43, of Rockland, operating under the influence (alcohol), one prior, in Rockland Aug. 21, 2025, dismissed; operating while license suspended or revoked in Rockland Aug. 21, 2025, $750 fine.

Daniel J. Bennett, 50, of Rockland, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockland April 27, 2025, dismissed; driving to endanger in Rockland April 27, 2025, $575 fine, license suspended 30 days.

Joshua Berry, 44, of Rockport, unlawful possession of scheduled drug in Rockland Aug. 18, 2025, $400 fine.

Joseph Burdette, 44, of Hope, operating after habitual offender revocation, with three priors, in Hope April 29, 2025, $1,000 fine, nine months and one day in jail, $1,000 fine.

Alexis Fait Cyra, 24, of Tenants Harbor, operating under the influence (alcohol) in St. George, $500 fine, 48 hours in jail, license suspended 150 days.

Charles Dodge, 43, of Rockland, unlawful possession of scheduled drug on Vinalhaven Feb. 15, 2024, $400, two years in jail; unlawful possession of cocaine on Vinalhaven Feb. 15, 2024, dismissed; unlawful possession of cocaine base, with priors, and lawful possession of fentanyl powder both in Rockland Nov. 14, 2025, $800 in total fines, two years in jail; violating condition of release in Rockland Nov.14,  2025, six months in jail; unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Rockland April 28, 2026, $400 fine, six years in prison with all but two years suspended, probation three years.

Matthew Grierson, 38, of Waldoboro, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Rockland Jan. 27, 2024, $250 fine and restitution of $100; violating condition of release in Rockland Jan. 27, 2024, $250 fine.

Veronica S. Stuart Hallowell, 46, of St. George, domestic violence assault in St. George Jan. 20, 2024, dismissed; disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures in South Thomaston Jan. 20, 2024, $250 fine.

Juston Tanner Hurley, 23, of Rockport, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockland April 5, 2026, $750 fine, license suspended 150 days.

Colby Verrill Hyde, 24, of Warren, fishing without a valid license in Union May 25, 2026, $100 fine.

Poppy Johanson, 18, of Camden, marijuana under 21 years of age in Camden May 1, 2026, dismissed.

James D. Jones, 45, of Medway, operating while license suspended or revoked, with a prior in Warren Feb.5, 2026, $500 fine.

Daniel Kingsbury, 53, of Port Clyde, Class II lobster and crab fishing without a license in Port Clyde April 27, 2026, $500 fine.

Nicole L. Leigh, 35, of Washington, operating while license suspended or revoked in Appleton Sept. 1, 2021, dismissed; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, with priors, in Union April 24, 2022, dismissed; violating condition of release and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer both in Union April 24, 2024, 30 days in jail; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Washington Jan. 7, 2025, 30 days in jail, restitution of $7; violating condition of release in Washington Jan. 7, 2025, 30 days in jail.

Segundo A. Cela Loja, 25, of Rockland, violation of freshwater fish rule, Chapter 37, in Warren May 25, 2026, $250 fine.

Milton A. Mann, 75, of Tenants Harbor, illegal possession of a firearm, terrorizing, and criminal threatening all in St. George Nov. 18, 2025, guilty on all counts.

Paul Douglas Orchard, 45, of Warren, assault in Warren Nov. 8, 2025, $300 fine.

Amber Warren, 39, of Vinalhaven, failing to appear as subpoenaed in Rockland Sept. 28, 2022, guilty.

David W. Warren, 47, of Vinalhaven, operating under the influence (alcohol), failing to notify of motor vehicle accident, and operating without a license, all on Vinalhaven Jan. 12, 2024; operating vehicle without a license and violating condition of release both on Vinalhaven Feb. 8, 2024; operating while license suspended or revoked (operating under the influence) and violating condition of release both on Vinalhaven July 17, 2025. Warren was found guilty on all of the charges and sentencing will be held at a future date.

Julie R. Wile, 48, of Union, assault and criminal threatening both in Union April 23, 2026, both dismissed.

Terrell Young, 72, of Campton, N.H., operating under the influence (alcohol) on Vinalhaven May 23, 2025, $500 fine, 72 hours in jail, license suspended 150 days; failing to give correct name, address or date of birth on Vinalhaven May 23, 2025, 72 hours in jail.

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