LOGAN — A 21-year-old Rexburg, Idaho man arrested for an alleged hit-an-run crash in North Logan has been found competent to stand trial. Sam Ivan Robins has been in the Cache County Jail since police had to reportedly deploy a stun gun to take him into custody following the crash March 18.
Robins appeared May 20 in Logan’s 1st District Court for a review hearing. He previously was charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in bodily injury and failing to remain at the scene of a crash, both third-degree felonies; along with misdemeanors for assaulting a police officer, possession or use of a controlled substance, and interfering with a peace officer.
Defense attorney Shannon Demler said Robins had been evaluated by medical staff, who determined he was capable of understanding the charges against him. Attorneys for both sides are now working on a possible plea agreement.
According to an arrest report, North Park Police officers were called to the vehicle crash at the corner of 1600 North Main St. When they arrived, debris was found in the roadway but the suspect’s vehicle was gone.
Police later located a white cargo van in the nearby Walmart gas station parking lot. The vehicle had extensive front-end damage.
Officers witnessed a man, later identified as Robins, exit the van and begin walking away. They instructed him to stop, but he allegedly ignored the orders, according to the probable cause statement.
Police reported that when they grabbed Robins’ arm, he swung an orange object at them and pulled away. He continued fighting with officers until a Taser was used to subdue him.
The other parties involved in the crash received “significant injuries,” police reported. One patient suffered a brain bleed and facial injuries. Two others were also described as having facial injuries, court paperwork detailed.
Police searched the white cargo van and located a vial containing a green leafy substance, suspected to be marijuana. Several drug paraphernalia items were also found, including several glass bottles.
Robins reportedly admitted to police that he had taken Dimethyltryptamine. Blood and urine samples were later collected and sent to the Utah State Crime Lab for analysis.
During Monday’s court hearing, Judge Brian Cannell ordered Robins to appear again in court June 2.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.