Wilkie Arthur
Freelance Court Correspondence
He pleaded guilty before his Lordship, The Hon. Mr Justice Davidson Kevin Baptiste in the Grand Turk Supreme Court last week to one count of illegally possessing two rounds of ammunition at the Grand Turk Cruise port in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
At the conclusion of the hearing, last week TUESDAY May 21st, the learned judge indicated his sentencing will be within seven days.
Magnetic Media received notice and was able to confirm that Tyler’s sentencing will be handed down on Tuesday 28th, 2024.
The 31-year-old paramedic and young father from Virginia was not able to join the other Americans arrested, charged, and on bail in Providenciales as a part of his bail conditions was that he had to remain on the island of Grand Turk (the place of his offense) until the conclusion of his case.
Magnetic Media will continue to follow the outcome in this and all remaining matters concerning the Americans arrested and on bail in the Turks and Caicos Islands for breach of the Firearms Ordinance.
Tyler Scott Wenrich was arrested last month, charged on April 23rd and his first court appearance was a day later on April 24.
His human rights Attorney Ms Sheena Mair did apply for expedited proceedings for her client, hence the reason he is due to be sentenced on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
