A Franklin resident, Brian Landry, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making a threat against a United States Senator. Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announced the development.
Landry, aged 69, admitted to one count of transmitting a threat in interstate communication at the federal court in Concord. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott has set his sentencing date for October 2, 2025.
The incident dates back to May 17, 2023, when Landry left a voicemail at the district office of an unnamed U.S. Senator. The message included threatening language: “Hey stupid I’m a veteran sniper. And unless you change your ways, I got my scope pointed in your direction and I’m coming to get you. You’re a dead man walking you piece of f***ing sh*t.” Investigators traced the call to a number linked to Landry. Upon questioning, Landry acknowledged contacting the Senator’s office but initially did not recall the specifics of his voicemail.
Under the conviction charge, Landry faces up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and fines reaching $250,000. Sentencing decisions are made by a federal district court judge following the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and applicable statutes.
The investigation was spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Capitol Police with significant contributions from the New Hampshire State Police, Franklin Police Department, and Manchester Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau is overseeing prosecution efforts.
