Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard, a recent recruit at the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, crashed into the Tennessee River shortly after making an arrest.

Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard, a rookie with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, was called to the scene of a disturbance Wednesday night on the Highway 60 bridge near the Birchwood Community.

MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. -- The body of a Tennessee deputy was found Thursday after he went missing following his ... Meigs County Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard's remains were being taken to a medical ...

Tennessee deputy's remains escorted after being found in river. Meigs County Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard's vehicle was pulled from the Tennessee River on Thursday, Feb. 15, officials said.

Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night, officials with the sheriff’s office and District Attorney Russell Johnson said Thursday afternoon.

The family of Tabitha Smith, found dead in a submerged police patrol car, is suing Meigs County for $10 million. Deputy Robert 'RJ' Leonard, was on the force for less than two months.

Robert John “R.J.” Leonard, Jr. There will be a public visitation for Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard on Monday at the Meigs County High School, 105 Abel Ave., in Decatur, from 4-7 p.m.

Robert 'RJ' Leonard, a deputy with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, made a chilling call to dispatch on Wednesday evening, saying 'water,' and lost communication with the office.

MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Meigs County Deputy Robert "RJ" Leonard. A funeral service will be held in the Meigs County High School gymnasium at 7 p ...

Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night, officials with the sheriff’s office and District Attorney Russell Johnson said Thursday afternoon.

Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night, officials with the sheriff’s office and District Attorney Russell Johnson said Thursday afternoon.

Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night, officials with the sheriff’s office and District Attorney Russell Johnson said Thursday afternoon.