A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer from Quebec was charged Wednesday with uttering threats toward U.S. President Donald Trump [5].
The incident highlights potential security breaches and conduct issues within federal law enforcement, particularly involving the protection of foreign heads of state.
Evenson Dumerlus, 34, is an officer based in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec [1, 2, 3]. Authorities charged Dumerlus on June 17, 2026 [5], following an investigation into digital content posted to the social media platform Snapchat [1, 4].
The charges stem from a video Dumerlus allegedly posted in June 2025 [4]. At that time, Dumerlus was deployed to the G7 summit [1, 4]. The video reportedly contained threats targeted at President Trump [1, 2].
While multiple reports focus on the threats against the U.S. president, there are conflicting accounts regarding additional charges. Some reports indicate the charge is limited to uttering threats [2, 3, 4]. However, The Toronto Star reported that Dumerlus also faced three counts of sexual assault [5].
The RCMP has not released further details regarding the specific nature of the threats or the current employment status of Dumerlus. The case remains under judicial review as the legal process unfolds in Quebec.
“A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer from Quebec was charged Wednesday with uttering threats toward U.S. President Donald Trump.”
This case underscores the volatility of social media usage by law enforcement officers, especially when deployed to high-security international events. The gap between the alleged offense in 2025 and the charges in 2026 suggests a lengthy investigation or a delayed discovery of the digital evidence. Furthermore, the discrepancy in reporting regarding sexual assault charges indicates a complex legal situation that may extend beyond the political nature of the threats.
