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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

65 Year Old Arrested Following Failed Bribery Attempt

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Puslinch driver is charged following a collision.

On January 27, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision in a ditch on Brock Road in Puslinch Township. Officers suspected the driver to be impaired. The driver refused to comply with a demand for a breath sample into an approved alcohol screening device and subsequently attempted to bribe an officer.

As a result of the investigation, Frederick BLOW, a 65-year-old from Puslinch, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Bribery of officers
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 21, 2026.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Niagra Falls Police Press Releases Puslinch

Mandip CHOLLER Arrested Following Collision

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – a Niagara Falls driver is charged following a collision in Puslinch.

On January 19, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Highway 6, South of Morriston, in Puslinch Township. The driver did not sustain any reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Mandip CHOLLER, a 41-year-old from Niagara Falls, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Careless driving
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 3, 2026.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Eric SAKOULIS – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An impaired driver has been removed from the road after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) spot check.

On January 9, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a RIDE spot check at Wellington Road 34 and Brock Road South in Puslinch. A vehicle entered the checkpoint, where officers detected signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, Eric SAKOULIS, a 31-year-old from Flamborough, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 23, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Craig SWIRZON Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Burlington driver is arrested following a collision in Puslinch.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Watson Road in Puslinch, after receiving a complaint from a concerned citizen, who suspected the driver to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, Craig SWIRZON, a 51-year-old from Burlington, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused did not sustain any injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 19, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Kitchener OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Two Facing Charges After Puslinch Stop Yields Imitation Firearm

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – Two individuals arrested stemming from a traffic stop, imitation firearm seized.

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when a traffic stop was initiated on Wellington Road 35 within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation:

The driver, a 34-year-old of Puslinch Township was arrested and charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.

Additionally, the passenger, Avagalos KARAGEORGOS, a 54-year-old of Kitchener was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 18, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Fergus OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Christopher SUDAK Was Arrested Again

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus resident has been charged with several offences following a RIDE check traffic stop.

On October 9, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Gordon Street in Fergus, when they came across a prohibited driver.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher SUDAK, a 44-year-old from Fergus, was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while prohibited – legal restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Jessica MCNEIL – Dangerous Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An impaired driver has been taken off the road thanks to a traffic complaint made by a concerned member of the public.

On October 9, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver, who was driving dangerously on Maltby Road East in Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Jessica MCNEIL, a 30-year-old from Erin, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 24, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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London OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

50 Year Old Arrested Following Collision

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-motor vehicle collision on Brock Road South, near Highway 401.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency services, responded to a report of a two-motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a tanker truck on Brock Road South, within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the pick-up truck, Justin ANDREWS, a 50-year-old of London is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 14, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

3 Sent To Hospital, 21 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with local emergency services attended the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Sideroad 10 North within Puslinch Township.

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a sedan, resulting in the intersection of Sideroad 10 North and Laird Road West being closed within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the collision, three individuals were taken to hospital with various injuries:

  • The driver of the SUV, a 21-year-old of Puslinch, received minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old of Breslau, was sent to hospital as a precaution.
  • The passenger of the sedan, a 29-year-old of Breslau, sustained serious, life-altering-injuries and was transported to local hospital.

The intersection of Sideroad 10 North and Laid Road West, Puslinch Township was closed as a result of the collision but has since been reopened.

The Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team is assisting the Wellington County OPP with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Keyanna MARSHALL, a 21-year-old of Puslinch, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Richard REID Was Arrested and Released Again

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have re-arrested and laid an additional charge on an individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation in Puslinch Township.

On February 5, 2025, members of the Wellington County OPP launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault which occurred at a residence in Puslinch Township.

On July 24, 2025, the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged Richard REID, 74-year-old of Puslinch Township, with sexual assault.

The accused was released from police custody at the time and was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 29, 2025, for the first offence.

On September 10, 2025, based on another victim coming forward to police with evidence relating to a historical incident, the Wellington County OPP re-arrested Richard REID with another count of sexual assault.

Richard REID has been released from police custody and was scheduled to appear again in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 17, 2025.

This investigation is ongoing, and investigators suspect there may be other incidents involving the accused. Anyone who may have additional information is asked to contact investigators at the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit.

The public should know there is no statute of limitations on sexual offences, and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Do You Recognize This Theft “Suspect”

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of stolen lottery tickets at a local gas station in Puslinch. Investigators seeking public assistance in locating suspect.

On August 22, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a local gas-station on Brock Road South, Puslinch, regarding a theft of several lottery tickets by an unknown suspect.

Investigation revealed on that August 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the suspect purchased one lottery ticket, and while the employee was busy, the suspect leaned over the counter and stole several more. The suspect then fled the area in an unknown direction.

See attached pictures for suspect description.

Investigators are actively conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance in identify the suspect.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has information, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Ref: Occurrence: E251138103

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Navjot SINGH Was Arrested

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(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Brampton resident criminally, stemming from a traffic stop.

On August 9, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Traffic Management Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Wellington Road 34, within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Navjot SINGH, a 23-year-old from Brampton is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 22, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Emil TEGLER – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch Township resident in relation to an impaired driving arrest.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Brock Road South near Highway 401 in Puslinch Township. 

Police spoke with the driver and as a result of the investigation, Emil TEGLER, a 43-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 4, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

David HACHEY Was Arrested Again

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – A driver is facing five charges stemming from a traffic stop at a RIDE program.

On June 12, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Queen Street within Morriston.

During the initiative, a vehicle was stopped, and as a result of the investigation, David HACHEY, 38-year-old of Guelph, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Operation while prohibited – legal restriction from any other act of parliament or provincial law
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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James P THOMPSON – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Guelph resident for impaired driving, after conducting a traffic stop.

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 9:40 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Brock Road South in Puslinch Township.

As a result, James P THOMPSON, a 58-year-old of Guelph was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 6, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.