Rockland Police Arrest Man After Plow Truck Incident Near Chapman Park Gathering

February 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Rockland, Maine

Rockland Police say a Rockland man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving a plow truck with the plow down in close proximity to a group gathered at Chapman Park, causing snow and ice to strike multiple people.

Key Points

Date: Feb. 21, 2026

Location: Chapman Park, Rockland

Incident: Plow truck driven close to a gathering; snow and ice struck multiple people

Crowd size: Approximately 75 people, police said

Reported impact: Some people were knocked to the ground, police said

Arrest/booking: Suspect booked at Knox County Jail

Charges filed: Felony Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon; Driving to Endanger

Additional charges: Assault charges expected to be added at arraignment, police said

Incident Overview

According to Rockland Police, the arrest stemmed from an incident in which a plow truck was driven near a gathering of approximately 75 people at Chapman Park. Police said the truck’s plow was down and the vehicle’s proximity caused snow and ice to strike multiple people.

Police said some individuals were struck with enough force to be knocked to the ground.

Charges and Booking

Police identified the arrested individual as Michael Robinson, 65, of Rockland. Rockland Police said Robinson was booked into the Knox County Jail on charges of:

Felony Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon

Driving to Endanger

Police said additional Assault charges are expected to be added at arraignment.

Related Activity Cited by Police

Rockland Police stated that while weekly gatherings in the area have occurred for over a year with very few incidents, there has been a recent increase in criminal activity targeting those exercising their First Amendment rights. Police cited:

Jan. 31, 2026: A flag/banner was reported maliciously stolen; the case remains under investigation, police said.

Feb. 14, 2026: An individual was assaulted during an argument with someone of an opposing view; police said one person was charged with assault.

Rockland Police said they support the right to peaceful assembly and will not tolerate violence, theft, or criminal behavior intended to intimidate or harm members of the community. Police said the public will notice an increased police presence during upcoming events.

Names and Identifiers

Michael Robinson, 65, of Rockland (arrested)

Credit: Rockland Police Department