US Marshals Apprehend Escaped Davidson County Inmate in Knoxville
The U.S. Marshals Service’s Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force captured Jamie Lynn Pfitzner, 44, after she escaped custody in Davidson County in early November. Authorities arrested her at a residence on Linden Avenue in Knoxville on a warrant for escape.
Pfitzner was taken to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility where she awaits extradition back to Davidson County. She fled while being transported from court on November 7, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
Details of the Escape and Charges
At the time of her escape, Pfitzner was held on a $21,000 bond. The charges included parole violation, felony theft of merchandise, theft of property, identity theft, and other misdemeanor offenses. The sheriff’s office publicly announced the escape on social media the day after the incident occurred.
After a week, on November 18, Davidson County authorities requested assistance from the Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force to locate Pfitzner. Subsequently, investigation revealed she had moved to the Knoxville area.
Interagency Collaboration Leads to Arrest
With this new information, the Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force asked the Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force for help. This collaborative effort led to Pfitzner’s arrest on Tuesday morning in Knoxville. The U.S. Marshals Service emphasized the importance of multi-jurisdictional cooperation in apprehending fugitives.
This case highlights how task forces utilize coordinated intelligence and resource sharing across regions to track and detain escapees. It also demonstrates the swift action taken by law enforcement in response to escape attempts involving detainees transported between courts and detention facilities.
The authorities continue to monitor and secure inmates in transit to prevent similar incidents. Pfitzner’s case remains under the jurisdiction of Davidson County, which will proceed with further legal processing following her extradition.
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