News release
Edmonton resident arrested for uttering threats and mischief to religious property
October 9, 2025
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Edmonton, Alberta
From: Federal Policing Northwest Region
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On Sep. 10, 2025, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested and charged a 20-year-old Edmonton resident for hate-related offences.
INSET, in partnership with Edmonton Police Service, launched an investigation into an incident involving hateful rhetoric spray-painted on a seniors’ facility in the Edmonton area. Investigators identified the accused based on an alleged online post claiming responsibility for the incident.
Malachi Bristol (20), a resident of Edmonton, was arrested and charged with:
- Mischief related to religious property contrary to section 430(4.1) of the Criminal Code; and,
- Uttering threats contrary to section 264.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
Bristol was released with conditions and appeared at the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on Oct. 8, 2025.
The RCMP would like to acknowledge the Edmonton Police Service for their support in this investigation.
Law enforcement agencies work diligently to make our communities a safer place to live but your assistance in remaining vigilant and informing us of any suspicious activities will help us be even more effective. Non-emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1-800-420-5805 or online at http://www.rcmp.ca/report-it. To report an immediate threat to national security, please call 9-1-1 or your local police department.
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RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region
fp.nwr_media-pf.rno_medias@rcmp-grc.gc.ca