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Pennsylvania man arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in bag hugs kids at airport after returning to U.S.

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2 years ago

May 24, 2024

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Pennsylvania man arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in bag hugs kids at airport after returning to U.S.

Pittsburgh-area man arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in bag gets suspended sentence

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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania man who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for possessing ammunition in his luggage returned home to western Pennsylvania on Friday.

Following a monthslong ordeal, Bryan Hagerich of Somerset County was given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks on Friday, allowing him to fly home after paying a $6,700 fine.

Hagerich landed at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday at around 9:30 p.m. and hugged his children after stepping off the escalator to baggage claim. Hagerich held his children in the air for about 15 seconds before kneeling to embrace them.

Bryan Hagerich hugs his children at Pittsburgh International Airport on May 24, 2024.

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“We have a lot of catching up to do, a lot of memories to make together,” Hagerich said. “Just so elated to see them. They’ve been so strong through all this.”

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler were also at the airport to greet the Pennsylvania man on Friday night. Fetterman and Reschenthaler were among a group of lawmakers who urged officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands to release the Americans held there.

Hagerich was arrested in February for having ammunition in his checked bag. He said he did not realize he left the rifle rounds in the bag.

Possessing a gun or ammunition is prohibited in Turks and Caicos, but tourists were previously often able to just pay a fine. In February, a court order mandated that even tourists in the process of leaving the country are subject to prison time. Hagerich pleaded guilty to possessing 20 rifle rounds.

There are four other Americans who are facing similar charges in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Haygrich hopes his case sets a precedent and those other Americans will be home soon.

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Man found dead in Pittsburgh home

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5 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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January 20, 2026 / 10:02 PM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh

A man was found dead in a home in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a post on Facebook that police officers were called to a home on South Aiken Avenue around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a male found unresponsive and bleeding from the head.

At the scene, officers found a man in his early 60s on the first floor of the home. He had “significant” injuries to his head and face and was later pronounced dead at the scene by medics. His identity and cause of death were not immediately known.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said police searched the home and found no other victims or possible suspects. Police are investigating. It was not immediately clear if there were any suspects or arrests. No other information was released on Tuesday night.

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Obituary for Janet Lynn Meyer

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16 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, of Pittsburg, KS, was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Janet was born on February 27, 1952, to Lewis Charles and Elsie Mae (Kroenke) Stoll in Brazilton, Kansas. She attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grade School and graduated from Girard High School. She married Gilbert Meyer on October 24, 1970. They later divorced.

Janet was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles and crocheting items to donate to those in need, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

She worked for many years at Eastside Cafe, a place where many people came to know her well. She also volunteered at Countryside Christian School, where several of her grandchildren attended. She had an incredibly generous heart and was there for anyone who needed her. She was also famously stubborn – a quality that made her unforgettable.

She is survived by a son, Ted Meyer (Shawna) of Topeka, KS; three daughters, Tracy Atkinson (Chuck) of Dearborn, MO, Becky Nicklaus (Shannon) of Pittsburg, KS, Jennifer Muckala (TJ Barnow) of Pittsburg, KS; two sisters, Joyce Hayward (Jerry) of McCune, KS and Patty Good of Schertz, TX; grandchildren: Joe Meyer (Heather), Orin Meyer, Wyatt Meyer, Shay Meyer, Conner McLendon, Maura McLendon, William Atkinson, Sydney Nicklaus (Reece Watson), Evan Nicklaus, Alex Muckala, Jackson Muckala, Rylinn Girth-Barnow, Brynnley Girth-Barnow, and great grandchildren: Mac Meyer and Emmitt Watson.

She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Betty Garnett, Wilma Sandlin, and Vonne Kmiec.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg, KS. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Angels Among Us. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS.

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