A Rhode Island fugitive who spent two decades on the run has been arrested off the coast of New York, according to reports. The man had previously been featured on the TV program “America’s Most Wanted,” a detail that underscored how long authorities had been searching for him.
The arrest was carried out by the US Marshals, who located the fugitive on a sailboat near New York. The case centers on Ronald L. Fischer, identified in the report as the man taken into custody after years of evading capture.
The development marks a major turn in a long-running manhunt tied to Rhode Island. Being highlighted on “America’s Most Wanted” suggested the case had drawn national attention, yet the fugitive allegedly remained out of reach for years before his capture at sea.
The offshore arrest brings an end to a 20-year effort to find and detain the suspect. While only limited details were available, the case stands out for both the length of time the fugitive remained at large and the unusual location where authorities finally caught up with him.
