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U.S. Domestic16h 59m ago
Ronald 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.
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Who
Ronald L. Fischer, US Marshals Service
What
Ronald 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.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · 16h 59m ago
Where
New York coast ·
Why
Fischer was a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island and had been on the run for 20 years.
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A fugitive sex offender has been apprehended after evading capture for two decades, concluding a long-term manhunt by federal agents.
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3 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic6h 56m agoRonald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.Open article
- U.S. Domestic16h 59m agoFugitive sex offender Ronald L. Fischer was captured by federal agents on his sailing vessel "The Silver Lining" about an hour offshore.Open article
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