Fernando Gonzalez Ramirez, a 32-year-old Panamanian, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic after allegedly fleeing Tennessee to avoid charges of sexual assault involving multiple boys in a youth baseball program in Franklin. He was taken into custody on Monday and is now in federal custody awaiting extradition to Tennessee.
Authorities confirmed that Ramirez was flown from the Dominican Republic to New Jersey on Tuesday night. He faces unspecified state charges related to sexual assault in Williamson County, purportedly stemming from incidents that occurred between 2023 and 2024 while he was volunteering with the baseball program.
Two boys have reported that Ramirez assaulted them, prompting an investigation. According to reports, he is believed to have fled Tennessee once he learned that law enforcement was closing in on him.
Cross-Border Investigation
U.S. Marshals played a crucial role in tracking Ramirez’s movements across multiple countries, including Mexico, Japan, and Panama. They ultimately located him in the Dominican Republic. Specific details about how he evaded capture have not been released, and there has been no formal statement from the U.S. Marshals Service or Dominican authorities regarding the particulars of his arrest.
Reports indicate that law enforcement is investigating the possibility of additional victims. However, the scope of this investigation remains unclear, and prosecutors in Williamson County have yet to provide detailed information about the charges or any identifying details about the alleged victims. No arrest affidavit or warrant has been made public at this time.
The case continues to develop as authorities encourage anyone with relevant information about Gonzalez Ramirez to reach out to the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via email.
