Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 56‑year‑old Tennessee woman on Nov. 7 after tracking her to her place of employment at a dental office in Palm Coast. The suspect, identified as Kathryn James, was wanted in Tennessee on a charge of felony theft of property.
Fugitive Apprehension Unit leads the effort
The Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit received a tip that James was likely hiding in the area. Investigators confirmed she was employed at a local dental practice and proceeded to the office to make the arrest.
Deputies entered the dental office, located James, and took her into custody without incident. According to the sheriff’s office, police canines were not needed for the apprehension.
Sheriff’s statement
“This was great work by our Fugitive Apprehension Unit to find another fugitive from justice who had been trying to hide out in Flagler County,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in a statement. “This fugitive has nothing to smile about, as she’ll be headed back to Tennessee to face justice for stealing someone else’s stuff.”
Detention and extradition
After the arrest, deputies transported James to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. She remains in custody there on a $50,000 bond while awaiting extradition back to Tennessee.
The swift cooperation between Florida law‑enforcement agencies and Tennessee authorities demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑state information sharing in bringing fugitives to justice.
Community impact
Local residents expressed relief that the suspect was apprehended quickly and without disruption to the dental office’s patients. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage the public to report tips that could aid in locating individuals wanted for serious crimes.
Anyone with information about ongoing investigations can contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at (386) xxxx‑xxxx.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
