Executive Summary
- Jamie Lynn Pfitzner was arrested in Knoxville after 24 days on the run.
- The fugitive escaped Davidson County Sheriff’s Office custody on November 8.
- U.S. Marshals tracked Pfitzner to a residence on Linden Avenue.
- She faces charges including parole violation, felony theft, and identity theft.
The U.S. Marshals Service has apprehended Jamie Lynn Pfitzner in Knoxville, Tennessee, concluding a 24-day search that began after she escaped custody in Davidson County earlier this month. The arrest was executed by the Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force following leads developed during the investigation.
Pfitzner, 44, was taken into custody at a residence on Linden Avenue in Knoxville. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force led the initial investigation, which determined that Pfitzner had fled to the Knoxville area following her escape. Officials stated she has been booked into the Knox County Sheriff’s Office jail and currently awaits extradition back to Davidson County.
The search for Pfitzner began on November 8, when a warrant was issued for her arrest. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) reported that she escaped custody after returning from a court appearance. Authorities indicated that Pfitzner managed to slip away from transportation officers immediately before she was set to re-enter the correctional facility.
Procedural Next Steps
This apprehension underscores the role of federal and regional task forces in tracking individuals who flee across jurisdictional lines within the state. Pfitzner faces a complex legal situation upon her return to Davidson County, where she is charged with parole violation, felony theft of merchandise, and identity theft, in addition to consequences related to her escape. As the legal process moves forward, it is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
