Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Arrested After Going on the Run
Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Arrested on Felony Charges
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Olympic snowboarder and one of the FBI’s most-wanted fugitives, has been apprehended in connection with alleged cocaine trafficking, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation.
Charges against Wedding include overseeing operations of a criminal enterprise and employing witness intimidation tactics. He was added to the FBI’s most-wanted list in March, garnering significant media attention.
A substantial reward of $15 million had been offered for information leading to his capture. However, the circumstances surrounding his recent arrest remain unclear at this time.
Authorities are expected to provide further information during a scheduled announcement later Friday in California.
This story is ongoing, and updates will follow as more details emerge.
