Search underway in Idaho for man who evaded arrest following conviction on child sex crimes

The following is a news release and photos from the U.S. Marshals Service.

COEUR D’ALENE — On Tuesday night, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest fugitive Christian Bert Fischer, 42, in Athol on an out-of-state warrant.

Fischer effectively eluded law enforcement on Kelso Lake Road and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

In January 2022, Fischer was arrested by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Department in Florida for traveling to meet a minor stemming from using a computer to lure a child for sexual purposes.

Fischer was arrested with condoms, lube, rope, narcotics, and other sexual implements on his person.

In February 2024, Fischer attended his trial while out of custody and on bond. On the second day of the trial, he failed to appear in court and has been on the lam ever since. A warrant charging him with failure to appear was issued.

Fischer was ultimately convicted in absentia for traveling to meet a child and the court in Florida is awaiting his return for formal sentencing.

Fischer is a white male, 5’10”, 200 lbs., has blonde hair and hazel-colored eyes. He is also known to dress like a woman.

Anyone with information on Fischer’s whereabouts is urged to contact the local USMS office at (208) 518-4024, the USMS Communication Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.