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U.S. Domestic6h 54m ago

Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.

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 54m 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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  1. Currently Reading6h 54m ago
    Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive sex offender wanted in Rhode Island, was captured by federal agents.
  2. U.S. Domestic16h 57m ago
    Fugitive sex offender Ronald L. Fischer was captured by federal agents on his sailing vessel "The Silver Lining" about an hour offshore.
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  3. U.S. Domestic16h 57m 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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