(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.