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Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.
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Off the coast of New York
Who
Ronald L. Fischer, US Marshals Service
What
Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:03:00 GMT · 6h 58m ago
Where
Off the coast of New York ·
Why
Fischer had been on the run for 20 years.
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A fugitive sex offender has been apprehended after two decades on the run, concluding a federal manhunt.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 58m agoRonald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.
- U.S. Domestic17h 1m agoFugitive sex offender Ronald L. Fischer was captured by federal agents on his sailing vessel "The Silver Lining" about an hour offshore.Open article
- U.S. Domestic17h 1m agoRonald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents on his sailing vessel "The Silver Lining" approximately one hour offshore.Open article