Retired “evangelist” found with illegal stash of loaded pistols

Monday, May 7th, 2012

A New Plymouth evangelist who had an illegal stash of loaded pistols in his bedroom admitted to police he used a false name to post himself gun parts from Texas, concealed in packages containing religious books and clothes.
Self-described retired evangelist Rodney Kyle, 63, admitted one charge of unlawfully possessing a pistol and four of illegally importing firearms when he appeared in New Plymouth District Court on Thursday.
Kyle’s activities were uncovered by Customs in December and January.

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