(May 11, 2017) Pocomoke resident Robert Robinson, 38, who was facing multiple charges stemming from a street brawl last July in Pocomoke, pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $300 in District Court in Snow Hill last Tuesday.
Robinson was arrested on July 29 and charged with three felony counts of second-degree assault, as well as misdemeanors counts of disturbing the peace, failure to obey and resisting arrest.
The arrest occurred after police said Robinson was involved in an altercation in front of a residence on 405 Laurel Street.
Police reported Robinson’s scuffle took place in front of a crowd of more than 100 people, whom they were attempting to disperse, and when he was ordered to leave the area he took an aggressive posture with officers.
According to police reports Robinson was eventually subdued with two shots from a Taser, but as officers were placing him under arrest they were confronted by about 40 people from the crowd.
In light of the tense situation officers at the scene requested additional units to disburse the crowd. Eventually aid was rendered by the Maryland State Police, Department of Natural Resources Police, Snow Hill Police and the Worcester County Sherriff’s Office.
In court on Tuesday, Assistant State’s Attorney Brittani Roksiewicz said Robinson had waived his right to trial and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disturbing the peace.
Judge Gerald Purnell told Robinson the maximum sentence for disturbing the peace is 60 days in jail, while explaining the remaining charges would be placed on a stet active docket.
“For a one year period the state can bring back charges for any reason,” he said. “After one year the state has to show real reason.”