PEI Man Faces Two Terrorism Charges

Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News - Source; RCMP Federal Policing Unit; News Release.
The RCMP Federal Policing Unit in PEI has laid the first ever terrorism charges in Atlantic Canada.
Below is the official statement from the RCMP explaining the charges.

Two Separate Terrorism Charges Laid Against North Rustico Man, November 19, 2025. An investigation by the RCMP Federal Policing Unit in PEI, part of the larger RCMP Federal Policing - Eastern Region, has led to the first ever terrorism charges to be laid in Atlantic Canada. Two separate terrorism charges have been laid against Daniel Desmond Crowder in relation to 3-D printed firearm making and the issuing of threats.

The two charges include: Facilitating a terrorist activity by possessing weapons and manufacturing firearms and firearm components contrary to section 83.19 of the Criminal Code; Possessing weapons, 3D printing equipment, tire puncturing devices, instructional literature and guides on manufacturing an AR-15, manufactured firearms and firearms components, intending that they be used, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, for the purpose of facilitating or carrying out a terrorist activity contrary to section 83.04(b) of the Criminal Code.

“These charges show how seriously the RCMP takes threats of violent extremism and terrorism and will act with every means available to protect the public,” says Inspector Richard Marshall, Officer in Charge of Federal Policing for the RCMP in PEI.

“Terrorism charges are not common in Canada, but thanks to a team effort involving local RCMP in PEI, RCMP Federal Policing Eastern Region, and Public Prosecution Service of Canada, sharing critical intelligence that helped bring about these charges. These actions, and this investigation, directly contributes to enhancing public safety for Islanders, and all Canadians,” adds Insp. Marshall.

Crowder had been under a terrorism peace bond which was entered into on August 18, 2025. This is one example of the measures RCMP used to ensure the community was kept safe throughout the ongoing investigation. The individual charged is in custody, and there is no evidence of a broader network or active risk to the public at this time. This case should not be seen as reflective of broader trends in our community. PEI remains one of the safest places in Canada, and this case demonstrates police readiness to respond to even the most serious threats.

The RCMP encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report any information on terrorism or related suspicious activity to the National Security Information Network at 1-800-420-5805, online at www.rcmp.ca/report-it, or to their local police. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, please call 911.