RCMP Officer Charged Over Online Threats During G7 Deployment

Community Safety Alert – National RCMP Conduct Investigation

An officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Policing Eastern Region has been formally charged after allegedly posting threatening comments on social media while on a security assignment. The accused, Evenson Dumerlus, 34, from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, is alleged to have made online threats directed at the President of the United States, Donald Trump, during a major international event.

According to the official RCMP release dated June 17, 2026, the incident is tied to a video that was reportedly shared via Snapchat in June 2025, while the officer was deployed on G7 security operations. The matter was reported internally by an RCMP member, triggering an immediate specialized investigation and the swift removal of the officer from operational duties on the same day the incident came to light.

Official Details of the Charges and Investigation

RCMP Federal Policing Eastern Region reports that the Special Investigations Unit assumed responsibility for the file after an RCMP officer alerted superiors to the alleged video. Investigators reviewed the digital evidence and, based on their assessment, moved quickly to remove Mr. Dumerlus from his role pending the outcome of the criminal process.

The accused is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following offence:

• Uttering threats

The investigation centres on an alleged Snapchat video in which Mr. Dumerlus is said to have made threatening remarks toward U.S. President Donald Trump during his G7 security deployment in June 2025. While the RCMP has not publicly released the video, they have confirmed the nature of the allegations and the single charge laid to date.

Evenson Dumerlus, age 34, of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, is scheduled to appear at the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu courthouse on July 30, 2026. As with all accused persons, he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

RCMP Appeal to the Public

The RCMP emphasizes that threats and violent rhetoric, including those made on social media platforms, are treated as serious criminal matters because they can undermine people’s sense of safety and security. They reiterate that such behaviour can result in significant criminal penalties, and that reporting concerning posts or communications is critical to addressing and preventing this type of offence.

Anyone with information related to this case or to other suspected illegal activities involving individuals or groups is urged to contact the RCMP at 514-939-8300 or 1-800-771-5401. Information linked to national security concerns can be directed to the National Security Information Network at 1-800-420-5805, or reported to your local police service. These channels are key tools in helping Canadian communities remain safe and resilient, complementing broader monitoring of incidents catalogued in our national CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts archive.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case underscores how conduct on social media can have serious legal consequences, especially when it involves threats, targeted hostility, or references to public officials and security operations. Even when no physical act follows, threatening language can contribute to fear, disrupt public confidence in institutions, and draw critical resources away from other safety priorities.

Community members can help reduce these risks by taking online threats seriously, capturing screenshots or saving links when they encounter disturbing or violent content, and reporting them promptly to police rather than sharing them further. This is as important in small communities as it is in larger centres; crime and safety trends we track for places across Canada, from major cities to smaller areas such as Malachan 11 crime and safety data, show that digital behaviour can influence real-world safety perceptions and policing demands. Responsible use of social platforms, coupled with timely reporting, helps law enforcement intervene early and supports our shared goal of safer communities nationwide.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the canada community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.