Tragic Discovery: Deputy and Arrested Woman Found Dead in Tennessee River
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The body of Deputy R.J. Leonard, who was transporting a woman to jail, was found in the Tennessee River along with the woman and his car. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with authorities operating under the theory that it was an accident. Leonard, a rookie with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, had responded to a disturbance call before going missing. His funeral service will be held on Monday, Feb. 19.
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