BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Saturday afternoon following reports of erratic behavior and an elaborate attempt to conceal his identity from authorities.
Isaac W. Robbins, 44, faces preliminary charges of public intoxication and making a false identity statement after an incident that drew police to a downtown alleyway.
At approximately 3:29 p.m. on April 25, Bedford Police were dispatched to the south side of the CVS Pharmacy following a call from a concerned citizen. A female witness reported seeing a man “army crawling” through weeds and pulling black plastic sheeting over himself to hide.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Officer Stuart Ratcliff, officers arrived to find Robbins crouching against a dumpster at 1623 L Street. Officers noted he was acting erratically, “clinging” to the dumpster with his hands, and appeared disheveled with dirt covering his body and inside his mouth.
During the interaction, officers observed that Robbins had pinpoint eyes and jerky, erratic movements.
Robbins consented to a search of his person, which led to the discovery of a vial containing a powdery substance, later identified as Suboxone, in his pocket. After being read his Miranda rights, Robbins reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine approximately four hours before the encounter.
Officers discovered Robbins was staying at the Mark III motel. Following a brief and uncooperative visit to the Mark III motel, where Robbins had initially agreed to a room search before becoming agitated, he was transported to the Lawrence County Jail for housing. His room key was returned to the motel staff.
The arrest took a complex turn regarding the defendant’s identity. Robbins originally identified himself to responding officers as Isaac Robbins. While being processed at the Lawrence County Jail, Robbins refused to cooperate with staff. When questioned by Officer Jones, Robbins claimed his name was actually Matthew Robbins, stating he had previously lied because he was “messed up on that dope.”
Jail staff and dispatchers eventually cross-referenced a driver’s license photo to confirm that the man in custody was indeed Isaac W. Robbins.
The investigation was supported by witness testimony and body camera footage from the responding officers. Robbins remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based on the information provided in the probable cause affidavit and does not represent a final determination of guilt or innocence.
