Tennessee Deputy and Arrested Woman Found Dead in River with Submerged Patrol Car

The body of Meigs County Sheriff’s Office deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard and an unidentified woman he had apprehended were found in a submerged patrol car in the Tennessee River, a day after he radioed dispatchers about "water" while driving the woman to jail. Authorities believe Leonard, a rookie deputy, may have accidentally driven into the river while not familiar with the area and possibly distracted. His wife and colleagues mourn his loss, emphasizing the impact of the tragedy on their lives.