Benjamin Franklin Robinson, 37 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he attacked police officers during an altercation at CVS on Turner McCall Blvd.
Police said that officers were dispatched to the store following an altercation with another man. Reports added that Robinson began to use profane and racial language before spitting at police. Robinson then attempted to headbutt an officer and a witness. Then, while being placed in the patrol car, Robinson, spat on a police officer.
Robinson is charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, reckless conduct by a person with HIV, three counts obstruction and probation violation.
