Florida woman arrested in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammo, mom seeks prayers
- Sharitta Shinese Grier, a Florida woman, was arrested in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition in her luggage.
- The woman's mother shared her distress and requested prayers for her daughter's well-being.
- The incident highlights the seriousness of carrying illegal items while traveling internationally.
STORY: Five people were arrested on an island in February for carrying bullets in their luggage. They are not connected in any way. They are Ryan Watson, Bryan Hagerich, Tyler Wenrich, Michael Lee Evans, and Grier. They all made a mistake. Grier's cousin, Chanchy Willis, said it was a horrible mistake for all of them. REASONS: The Americans were caught with bullets in their bags at the airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They did not mean to bring the bullets with them. They forgot about them from previous hunting trips. They were only thinking about packing clothes for their vacation. RESULTS: The five people faced charges and had to appear before a judge. They were worried about missing important events in their families' lives if they were sentenced to a long time in prison. Grier's mother asked for prayers for her daughter's safety. The detainees had to prove they did not have a criminal record and did not mean to bring bullets to the airport. They had to explain why a 12-year sentence would be too harsh for them. Grier was set to go before a judge on July 5.