Patrol Vehicle of Tennessee Deputy Recovered from River: What We Know So Far
In a shocking incident in Meigs County, Tennessee, a patrol vehicle belonging to Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard was recovered from the Tennessee River. The deputy had gone missing after making an arrest.
Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard, a rookie officer with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, responded to a report of a disturbance on the Highway 60 bridge late Wednesday night. He arrived at the scene and took a woman into custody. This arrest was significant as it was Deputy Leonard's first since joining the force just two months prior. He radioed in that he had made an arrest and was en route to the county jail.
Shortly after his arrest, Deputy Leonard sent a text message to his wife indicating the successful arrest. However, due to technical issues, the text did not reach its intended r...