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Ronald Fischer Captured on Sailboat, Sent to Manhattan

7/17/2026

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Ronald L. Fischer, Rhode Island’s most-wanted fugitive, was seized on sailboat The Silver Lining and taken to U.S. Marshals custody in Manhattan.
A tip prompted an operation by the Force, FBI, Coast Guard and U.S. Marshals that captured him.
Fischer had been convicted in absentia of sexual assault and fleeing prosecution after his 2005 trial.
Officials are deciding whether to file charges or extradite him to New York state court.

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Story summary

Ronald L. Fischer, Rhode Island’s most-wanted fugitive, was seized on sailboat The Silver Lining and taken to U.S. Marshals custody in Manhattan.
A tip prompted an operation by the Force, FBI, Coast Guard and U.S. Marshals that captured him.
Fischer had been convicted in absentia of sexual assault and fleeing prosecution after his 2005 trial.
Officials are deciding whether to file charges or extradite him to New York state court.