In line with the AP, the 45-year-old father-of-three — who allegedly admitted to faking his demise and fleeing the nation — was booked into the Inexperienced Lake County Jail on Tuesday. The replace got here from the Sufferer Data and Notification On a regular basis system, which gives details about somebody’s custody standing.

Inexperienced Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll confirmed in a press convention Wednesday morning that Borgwardt arrived on US soil by way of airplane on his personal on December 10, earlier than he was booked right into a correctional facility and is awaiting his preliminary court docket look.

No fees have but been revealed, although Podoll mentioned the charging suggestions included obstruction.

Podoll mentioned Borgwardt has been cooperative and returned to the States willingly, however would not affirm whether or not he has spoken along with his household. “I can solely think about how they really feel,” he mentioned of Borgwardt’s household, “we introduced a dad again on his personal accord.”

Borgwardt disappeared after going kayaking on Inexperienced Lake on August 12.

On the time, deputies initially responded to a lacking individuals name, and found Borgwardt’s automobile and trailer. Round an hour after the alarm was first raised, authorities then discovered a capsized kayak within the western a part of the lake in an space the place the water is round 220 toes deep, the sheriff informed reporters.

The next day, fishermen discovered Borgwardt’s fishing rod in the identical lake, earlier than his deal with field was additionally found, in line with officers. Contained in the deal with field had been a pockets, keys and license belonging to Borgwardt.

The sheriff defined that on Aug. 24, a group of divers and search canines had been introduced in to assist search for Borgwardt, who final had contact along with his spouse and youngsters on Aug. 11.

Members of a volunteer search-and-recovery group, Bruce’s Legacy, additionally ran a 28-day seek for the lacking man, however turned up empty.

Issues took a activate Oct. 7, which is when Inexperienced Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll mentioned the search needed to “go a distinct course” after they found that Borgwardt’s identify had been checked by Canadian legislation enforcement on Aug. 13, the day after he was reported lacking, per WBAY.

Investigators then delved additional and found that Borgwardt allegedly reported his passport lacking and obtained a substitute on Might 22, in line with WBAY.

Extra info gleaned from Borgwardt’s laptop computer additionally allegedly confirmed that he took photographs of his passport, moved funds to a international financial institution, modified his e-mail and communicated with a lady in Uzbekistan forward of his disappearance. He additionally took out a $375,000 life insurance coverage coverage in January, and bought airline playing cards, Podoll informed reporters.

In late November, Podoll held a press convention and confirmed his division has been involved with Borgwardt, after connecting by way of a lady who spoke Russian.

Authorities additionally shared a proof of life video he despatched them, during which Borgwardt was seen in a plain-looking residence in a t-shirt, saying, “Good night, it is Ryan Borgwardt. The date is November 11. I am in my residence. I am protected, I am safe.”

The video is on the 6:30 mark beneath:

“That is the good information. The nice information is he is nonetheless alive,” Podoll mentioned on the time. “The unhealthy information is we do not know the place Ryan precisely is, and he has not but determined to return dwelling.”

Per the Sheriff, they have been in “almost every day communications” with Borgwardt, claiming he and certainly one of their deputies now have a “fairly good relationship.” He then mentioned Borgwardt additionally laid out how he made his massive disappearance.

In line with Podoll, Borgwardt defined he “stashed” an E-bike close to the boat launch, earlier than paddling his kayak and a small, kid’s sized floating boat onto the lake. He then allegedly overturned the kayak, threw his cellphone into the lake and paddled the inflatable boat to shore. As soon as there, he then took the E-bike and rode all through the night time to Madison, the place he took a bus to Detroit, crossed the Canadian border and boarded a airplane.

“We’re persevering with to confirm this info, making an attempt to place the dots collectively. However we really feel that this was Ryan’s approach that he may inform all the nation how he did it,” mentioned Podoll.

“In our communications, we’re stressing the significance of his choice to return dwelling and clear up the mess that he has created,” the sheriff added. “Our main judicial concern is that he safely will get again to US soil. He must return dwelling to his kids. If he chooses to not return, it is on his personal free will and I believe the message could be very clear.”

Podoll mentioned no warrants have been issued for Borgwardt, including that they do not consider any might be obligatory if he cooperates and returns dwelling. He additionally mentioned authorities are searching for restitution for prices spent searching for Borgwardt, which they estimate are greater than $40,000.

“Christmas is coming,” Podoll additionally mentioned. “And what higher reward may your children get than to be there for Christmas?”