Published On: Fri, Jun 21st, 2024

American arrested over ammunition in Turks and Caicos avoids prison time


PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — An American will avoid any more time behind bars, a judge ruled Friday, after the Oklahoma resident was arrested on the islands with four rounds of ammunition found in his luggage.

Justice Lobban Jackson sentenced 40-year-old Ryan Watson to time served and a $2,000 fine, or $500 for each round, which he paid shortly after court was adjourned.

Watson should be headed home to Oklahoma later in the day.

“So happy the judge took a holistic approach. It…



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