"Body of Missing Tennessee Deputy Recovered from River in Meigs County"

TL;DR
The patrol vehicle of Tennessee Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard, who disappeared after making an arrest, has been found in a river with the body of a woman believed to be the arrestee recovered from the backseat. The deputy remains missing, and the search continues. Authorities are working to confirm the woman's identity. Leonard had responded to a report of a fight, taken the woman into custody, and then lost communication while driving to the county jail. The search led to the recovery of the vehicle, and officials are investigating the incident.
Topics:nationcrime-and-law#arrest#crime-and-law#missing-deputy#river-recovery#search-ongoing#tennessee
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- Body Recovered In Vehicle Found In Water Where New Meigs County Deputy Went Missing The Chattanoogan
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