Another American who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands in recent months for possessing ammunition was given a suspended sentence of 33 weeks in prison Monday, the court confirmed to CBS News. Michael Lee Evans of Texas had pleaded guilty and potentially faced prison time over seven 9 mm rounds that were found […]
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American arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo in bag is sentenced
A third American who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands in recent months for possessing ammunition was given a suspended sentence of 13 weeks in prison and a $2,000 fine Friday, his spokesperson said on social media. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma had pleaded guilty and faced a potential prison sentence over four rounds […]
Anchorage adds an online ammo delivery business, a taproom, two coffee shops and an e-bike tour company
Jun. 16—Open & Shut issells mocktails like the matcha mojito, the strawberry basil and lime, and the sweet-and-sour appletini. Other drinks include the Moroccan melon mint iced tea and the strawberry orange spritz.alex@adn.com with “Open & Shut” in the subject line. Open Buzzed Beetle: Simone Lange opened this taproom in Mountain View after years of […]
American dad held in Turks and Caicos for having ammo in his luggage blasts State Department
Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania man who was arrested in February in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in his luggage before later being released, has slammed the US State Department for not doing enough to help Americans overseas. “Which side of the table are they on?” Hagerich, a former pro baseball player, told Fox News. […]
KNDS will set up shop in Ukraine to repair heavy weapons, make ammo
PARIS — KNDS, the French-German maker of the Leopard tank and the Caesar howitzer, will set up a unit in Ukraine that will work with local firms to set up equipment maintenance, manufacture spare parts using 3D printing, and produce 155mm artillery shells. KNDS hopes to establish the subsidiary in Ukraine later in June, following […]
Virginia man returns home after detainment in Turks and Caicos for ammo in his luggage
A Virginia man arrived at the Richmond airport on Thursday after he was released from custody on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where he had been detained for having ammunition in his luggage. Tyler Wenrich – a 31-year-old husband and father – is one of five Americans arrested and detained on the islands since […]
A major ammo supplier to Ukraine says poor quality parts are impacting half the shells it’s trying to deliver
A major supplier of ammunition for Ukraine described the struggle to get quality components. Czech defense CEO Michal Strnad told the FT that soaring prices and poor quality made the job difficult. Ukraine has been experiencing chronic ammunition shortages. Central Europe’s largest ammunition supplier said that quality and cost issues meant that half of the shells […]
American sentenced to time served, fined $9,000 for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos
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 under the islands’ strict gun laws. Tyler Wenrich, from Richmond, traveled to Grand Turk on a cruise ship for a bachelor party in late April when ammunition was found in his possession […]
US dad detained in Turks & Caicos for having ammo in luggage will be freed
A Pennsylvania man who faced a minimum of 12 years behind bars for bringing ammunition into the nation of Turks and Caicos is expected to be set free after paying a fine, a judge ruled Friday. Bryan Hagerich, 39, was given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks by a judge who cited exceptional circumstances in […]
American facing 12-year sentence for bringing ammo into Turks & Caicos learns his fate
A U.S. citizen who was looking at a minimum mandatory 12-year prison sentence in the Turks and Caicos Islands after being caught with 20 rounds of rifle ammunition in his bag as he and his family were returning home to Pennsylvania in February has been given a suspended sentence and fined $6,700. Bryan Hagerich is […]
Bothell couple says neighbor threatened them by leaving empty ammo boxes outside of their home
A Bothell couple said their neighbor has been threatening them for more than half a year, including allegedly leaving empty boxes of ammo outside of their home. ALLEGED THREATS: KIRO 7 News spoke with Pedro Rios about the alleged incidents Tuesday. “I was indefinitely afraid,” he said. Rios and his fiancé own a condo in […]
Thieves drive car into Smyrna gun store, steal weapons & ammo
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) – Smyrna police are looking for thieves who drove a car through a gun shop and made off with weapons and ammo. The security video of the burglary is from The Southern Bunker, where the crime happened Saturday morning. Christopher and Kelsey Alford run the gun shop. Man arrested for throwing Molotov […]