Richmond-area man arrested in Turks and Caicos for alleged ammunition possession, facing possible 12-year prison sentence

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond-area man is in custody in Turks and Caicos after he allegedly brought ammunition to the British overseas territory.

According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force , 31-year-old Tyler Scott Wenrich was charged with possession of ammunition on Tuesday, April 23.

Police said Wenrich traveled to the island of Grand Turk on a cruise ship and, while going through a security checkpoint, it was allegedly discovered that he had ammunition in his possession.

While U.S. incidents involving ammunition in airport security checkpoints usually result in a fine, Turks and Caicos has laws that could result in 12-year minimum prison sentences.

Wenrich is the Vice President of Emergency Services Solutions, Inc., which is based in Powhatan County. The company’s CEO, Blanton Marchese, confirmed to 8News Friday that Wenrich is based in the Richmond area.

Wenrich is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, June 7.

The news comes after a similar incident involving a man from Oklahoma.

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