Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (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 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
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
All accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to answer to their charges.
The OPP remains committed to the safety of Ontario communities through proactive enforcement and investigation of drug trafficking.
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
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
