Madoc Man Charged in Belleville Following Impaired Driving and Assault Incident
A 33-year-old Madoc man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving an ATV, a physical altercation, and two vehicles becoming stuck in Belleville's north end.
On Monday, October 12th, 2026, at approximately 6:51 a.m., Belleville Police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver.
According to police, a complainant reported that a man known to them had been operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on their property.
When the property owner went outside to investigate, a physical altercation reportedly occurred between the two individuals.
Following the altercation, the man allegedly drove the ATV into a ditch, where it became stuck. He then attempted to recover the ATV using another vehicle, resulting in both vehicles becoming stuck.
Officers attending the scene spoke with the male driver and reportedly observed signs of impairment.
Following their investigation, police arrested Travis Plume, 33, of Madoc, and charged him with:
Operation while impaired - alcohol
Failure to comply with demand
Assault
Plume was subsequently released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in November 2026.
If you suspect impaired driving please report it to police. You could save a life.
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