Who is Jamie Lynn Pfitzner? US Marshal arrests fugitive in Knoxville after weeks-long search

The US Marshals captured Jamie Lynn Pfitzner, 44, in Knoxville on November 29, after her escape from Davidson County custody.

Updated on: Dec 3, 2025, 13:08:39 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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The US Marshals Service Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force apprehended Jamie Lynn Pfitzner, 44, in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 29, Saturday, around 24 days after her escape from custody at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). She was being held at DCSO's facility on Harding Place, Fox 17 reported.

Jamie Lynn Pfitzner, 44, was apprehended by the US Marshals in Knoxville after escaping custody for 24 days

Pfitzner evaded transportation officers after her court appearance and prior to her entry into the correctional facility, as reported by DCSO.

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At the moment of her escape, Pfitzner was under a bond of $21,000. The allegations against her included violation of parole, felony theft of merchandise, theft of property, identity theft, and various other misdemeanor charges. The sheriff's office made a public announcement regarding the escape on social media the day following the incident.

After a week, on November 18, authorities in Davidson County sought help from the Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force to find Pfitzner. Following this, investigations uncovered that she had escaped to Knoxville. Following the search, the Smoky Mountains Task Force arrested Pfitzner at a home located on Linden Avenue in Knoxville.

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Officers report that Pfitzner has been processed into the Knox County Sheriff’s Office jail and is set to be extradited to Davidson County.

This case illustrates how task forces employ coordinated intelligence and resource sharing across different regions to locate and apprehend escapees. It also showcases the prompt actions taken by law enforcement in response to escape attempts involving detainees being transported between courts and detention facilities.

Authorities remain vigilant in monitoring and securing inmates during transit to avert similar occurrences. Pfitzner’s case is still under the jurisdiction of Davidson County, which will continue with further legal proceedings following her extradition.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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