Ronald L. Fischer, a 70-year-old fugitive doctor from Rhode Island, was arrested by US Marshals after more than two decades on the run. According to multiple reports, investigators tracked him to a 56-foot sailing vessel named 'The Silver Lining' near the New York-New Jersey coastline and took him into custody without incident.
Key Takeaways
Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive doctor wanted for sexual assault, was arrested after more than two decades on the run. He was found living aboard a sailboat off the US coast.
- Ronald L. Fischer arrested after evading capture for over 20 years
- Found living aboard 'The Silver Lining' under an alias near New York-New Jersey coastline
- Convicted in absentia of first-degree sexual assault and flight to avoid prosecution
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Arrest Location | Broad Agreement | 56-foot sailboat near New York-New Jersey coastline | |
| Alias Used | Broad Agreement | Richard Graydon | |
| Arrest Date | Broad Agreement | Thursday, exact date not specified in articles |
Arrest Location
Broad Agreement56-foot sailboat near New York-New Jersey coastline
Alias Used
Broad AgreementRichard Graydon
Arrest Date
Broad AgreementThursday, exact date not specified in articles
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Fischer had been wanted for fleeing his sexual assault trial in 2005. He was convicted in absentia of first-degree sexual assault and remained a fugitive for failing to appear in court. According to CBS News, Fischer was accused of sexually assaulting a woman on his yacht in 2003.
The arrest came after new information about his whereabouts led to a coordinated operation involving the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, FBI, US Marshals, and Coast Guard. As reported by The Guardian, Fischer was using an alias Richard Graydon while operating the sailboat.
Fischer's decades-long escape ended when he was intercepted about an hour offshore and transported to Coast Guard Station Staten Island. Officials discovered books on evading law enforcement and evidence of his use of an 'onion router' to conceal his IP addresses, according to Daily Mail. The arrest brought an end to one of Rhode Island’s longest-running fugitive searches.
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