Madoc Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Allegedly Driving Into Hydro Pole

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A 37-year-old Madoc man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Thursday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 10:50 p.m., a concerned motorist called about a vehicle contacting into a hydro pole on Dobbin Road. The driver was not at the scene when police arrived. K9 Gryphon was deployed to conduct a track and a male matching the description given to police was located a short distance away. While speaking to the man, the officer noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, the man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 13.

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