Man charged after threatening to kill Trinidad Senator Amery Browne

A 48-year-old man from Diego Martin has been charged with three counts of threats and four counts of misuse of an electronic device, after investigators linked him to social media comments targeting Trinidad and Tobago senator, Dr Amery Browne.

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Police said the matter came to light on November 19, 2025, when Browne reported discovering threatening remarks on his personal Facebook page. The comments were posted in response to his public posts from November 8 and 9, 2025 and, according to the formal complaint, contained direct threats against the senator and his children. Investigators noted the accounts showed no prior connection to Browne.

Among the allegations cited by police were statements implying violence toward the senator and his family. One comment stated, “Anytime I see u in public I go walk up and shoot yuh…,” while another reportedly warned, “I go send men to kill your children.” A separate message also contained a racial slur, police said.

Browne, who has served in public life since 2007, described the episode as the most serious threat he has faced in his two-decade political career.

In a statement posted to his verified social media accounts, the senator said he had made a formal police report, writing that the comments amounted to “online death threats” against him and his family.

“I have made a full report to the Police Service based on online death threats made against me and members of my family in the form of specific comments on my Facebook wall,” Browne said. “I have been involved in the active politics of Trinidad and Tobago since 2007, and have never experienced anything like this. I am treating the issue very seriously.”

Police said the suspect later presented himself at the West End Police Station, where he voluntarily surrendered to officers. The charges were laid by Woman Corporal Cobb, a member of the West Trinidad Criminal Investigations Department.

Investigators also examined two social media profiles believed to be linked to the suspect. One profile carried the man’s image, had approximately 40 friends and showed no posts, with its last visible update dated October 12, 2025. A second account containing photos of the same individual last posted publicly in 2018.