News release

28-year-old man charged following traffic stop

November 10, 2025 - Campbellton, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 28-year-old man from Listuguj, QC, has been charged after police seized a loaded firearm following a traffic stop in Campbellton, N.B.

On October 17, 2025, at approximately 2:09 a.m., a member of the Campbellton RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Duke Street, in Campbellton. When the driver, a 28-year-old man, exited the vehicle, police observed a firearm in plain sight.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, and the vehicle was subsequently searched. During the search, police seized a loaded, unsecured firearm, ammunition, a bullet proof vest, brass knuckles, and drug paraphernalia.

On November 3, 2025, 28-year-old Drake John Eric Guitard Metallic appeared in Campbellton Provincial Court and pled guilty to the following charges:

• Three counts of failing to comply with a release order
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Driving a motor vehicle while suspended

He was sentenced to 27 days in jail, followed by 12 months of probation, and received a $1,500 fine. He will be prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years and prohibited from driving for 12 months.

The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

Sgt. Réjean Richard
Campbellton Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
506-789-6000
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca