Members of the Northumberland OPP, while conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoints, have charged four individuals with drug-related offences.
On August 2, 2026, shortly after 3:00 a.m., members of the Northumberland OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint at Albert Street West and Bridge Street North in the village of Hastings in Trent Hills. As part of the initiative, officers stopped a vehicle at the checkpoint and subsequently initiated a drug investigation.
As a result of the investigation, police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and unidentified pills, along with a prohibited weapon, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and a large quantity of Canadian currency.
Four individuals were arrested and charged.
Danielle Girard, 37 years old of Trent Hills, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.
Casey McNabb, 45 years old of Trent Hills, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.
Tyler Traynor, 32 years old of Trenton, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.
Matthew Mutton, 33 years old of Trent Hills, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
All accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on September 16, 2026 to answer to their charges.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppers.ca.
