Joevin: I was not charged with any offence; don’t judge me by social media speculation

Letters to the Editor Thursday 21 May 2026 Global Football, Local Football, National Football, Volley Leave a comment

“[…] I was not charged with any offence… I trust that people will allow the truth—not social media headlines or speculation—to be what they judge me by…”

The following is a statement by Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team midfielder Joevin Jones, who was temporarily detained during a narcotics operation by Special Investigations Unit (SIU) officers in Central Trinidad:

Trinidad and Tobago attacker Joevin Jones controls the ball during Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying action against St Vincent and the Grenadines at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 29 March 2016.
Photo: Allan V Crane/ CA-images/ Wired868.

To the public,

I recognise there has been significant conversation about my recent detention. I understand that many people have questions, and that’s natural.

I want to be completely clear. I was not charged with any offence. I have never been charged with any offence.

I cooperated with the authorities throughout the entire process and was released. I trust that people will allow the truth—not social media headlines or speculation—to be what they judge me by.

Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Joevin Jones (top) is toasted by his teammates as acknowledgment of his 100th senior international cap at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 6 June 2025.
Photo: Nicholas Bhajan/ Wired868.

My focus remains on my family, my career, and the goals I’ve worked so hard to achieve. I’m grateful for the continued support, encouragement and positivity.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, stood by me and shown me kindness. It truly means a lot.

With appreciation,

Joevin Jones.

Editor’s Note: Click HERE to read a statement by former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team football captain and two-time World Youth Cup player Kevin Molino, who was temporarily detained during a narcotics operation by Special Investigations Unit (SIU) officers in Central Trinidad.

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Joevin: I was not charged with any offence; don’t judge me by social media speculation

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