All articles tagged with #turks and caicos
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Euronews.com
A mass shooting at a nightspot in Turks and Caicos has resulted in three deaths and ten injuries, marking the territory's first such incident in recent history, with police suspecting gang-related violence and involving multiple suspects; authorities are seeking assistance from the Haitian community amid ongoing tensions related to illegal immigration and community safety.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
A body found in Turks and Caicos has been identified as missing New York man Brian Patrick Tarrence, with no signs of foul play, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
The body of Brian Tarrence, a missing American vacationer from New York, was identified in Turks and Caicos after being found during a search. No signs of trauma were observed, and foul play is not suspected, but the cause of death remains unknown. Tarrence disappeared on June 25 while with his wife, and his remains were confirmed through dental analysis.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Ryan Tyler Watson from Oklahoma was fined $2,000 and given a 13-week suspended sentence for possessing four rounds of ammunition while on vacation in Turks and Caicos. He is allowed to return to the US as long as he commits no crimes within nine months. This case is part of a broader issue involving several Americans charged with similar offenses in the British Overseas Territory, which has strict laws against bringing firearms or ammunition without prior permission.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
An American, Ryan Watson, was given a suspended sentence of 13 weeks and a $2,000 fine in Turks and Caicos for possessing four rounds of ammunition in his carry-on bag. Watson, who had been out on bail, can now return to the U.S. The case, along with similar ones involving other Americans, has led to changes in the islands' firearms laws, allowing judges more discretion in sentencing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
An American, Ryan Watson, arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for possessing four rounds of ammunition, will avoid further prison time after a judge ruled that a 12-year sentence would be excessively harsh. Watson, who claimed the ammunition was mistakenly left in his luggage, will be fined $2,000 and can return to Oklahoma. The case is one of several recent incidents involving Americans detained under similar circumstances, leading to lenient rulings and changes in local law.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
American Tyler Wenrich was sentenced to three weeks in jail and fined $9,000 for possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos. Having already served three weeks, his prison sentence is complete. Wenrich faced up to 12 years but received a reduced sentence due to exceptional circumstances. Other Americans have also been charged with similar offenses in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Tyler Wenrich, a Virginia man, was sentenced to time served and fined $9,000 for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, avoiding a potential 12-year sentence. He had been detained since April after two 9 mm rounds were found in his possession. The judge cited exceptional circumstances for the lenient sentence. Wenrich, who has been separated from his family, plans to return home once the fine is paid.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Tyler Wenrich, an American tourist, was fined $9,000 and avoided further jail time after being caught with ammunition in Turks and Caicos. He is one of five US tourists recently detained for similar offenses. The country has strict laws with a potential 12-year minimum sentence for ammunition possession, but no US citizen has received this sentence yet. Wenrich and others claimed they were unaware of the ammunition in their luggage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Tyler Wenrich, a Virginia man, avoided a lengthy prison sentence in Turks and Caicos for bringing bullets to the island, receiving a $9,000 fine and three weeks' time served instead. He expressed relief and gratitude for the kind treatment he received during the ordeal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Tyler Wenrich, a Virginia father, was sentenced to time served and fined $9,000 by a Turks and Caicos judge for unknowingly possessing two stray bullets in his luggage. Wenrich, who faced a potential 12-year prison sentence, will return home to his family. The case highlights the strict ammunition laws in Turks and Caicos, which have led to the arrest of five Americans since February. Efforts by U.S. officials, including a congressional delegation and state governors, were instrumental in advocating for Wenrich's release.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Tyler Wenrich, an American arrested in Turks and Caicos for possessing two 9 mm rounds, was sentenced to time served and fined $9,000, avoiding a potential 12-year prison sentence. He will be allowed to leave the islands after paying the fine. Several other Americans have faced similar charges recently, prompting congressional attention and calls for leniency.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPVI-TV
A Pennsylvania father, Bryan Hagerich, who was detained in Turks and Caicos for possessing ammunition in his luggage, has returned home after being sentenced to a suspended 52-week sentence and paying a $6,700 fine. Hagerich, who claimed he forgot the hunting ammunition was in his bag, faced a potential 12-year prison sentence under the country's strict gun laws. He was one of five American tourists recently arrested for similar offenses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania father, was held in Turks and Caicos for three months after being found with 20 rounds of ammunition in his luggage. He faced a potential 12-year prison sentence but was ultimately given a suspended 52-week sentence and fined $6,700. Hagerich has since returned to the U.S. Other American tourists have also been arrested in Turks and Caicos for similar offenses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Bryan Hagerich, an American father, was released after being detained in Turks and Caicos for over two months for possessing stray bullets in his luggage. He described the experience as the "darkest days" of his life. Hagerich, a former professional baseball player, was spared a lengthy prison sentence after paying a fine and pleading guilty, unlike four other Americans still detained on similar charges. He returned to the US, reuniting emotionally with his family at Pittsburgh International Airport.