Falmouth Academy Founder Wanted for Alleged Child Rape, Described as Violent Fugitive

Haugh founded Falmouth Academy in 1977, reported the Cape Cod Times. A founding teacher, Lalise Melillo told the Cape Cod Times, "He created an idea and handed it to other people and left town."

Haugh, 71-years-old, is described on the Massachusetts State Police 10 Most Wanted for Violent Fugitives as 5'11", 155 lbs., black hair, blue eyes, light complexion and white.  He is wanted by the Belmont Police Department for sexual offenses against a female child.

According to the Mass. State Police Most Wanted website, Haugh was arrested at his residence in Belmont, armed with a licensed .25 caliber handgun. He was charged by a Middlesex Superior Court Grand Jury for 2 counts of Rape of a Child; 2 counts of Indecent A&B on a Child Under 14; Assault to Rape a Child and Disseminating Obscene Matter to a Minor. He has been on the run since August 12, 1992, when he was to appear in court for his jury trial.

For a copy of the Wanted Poster, click here.

If you know Dr. Richard S. Haugh, also known as, Heinz Reuchlin, Charles Briel, Henry Briel and Paul Briel, or his where abouts, contact Massachusetts State Police: Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-KAPTURE or 1-800-527-8873.