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us1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: Deputy and Arrested Woman Found in Submerged Patrol Car

The body of Meigs County Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard was found after he lost contact with dispatch, and a woman's body, believed to be the one he arrested, was also recovered in the vehicle after it went into a river. Officials suspect Leonard may have turned his vehicle into the river in the dark, and his last communication with his wife was a text message that said "water." Leonard, who had recently moved to the area, was described as a valued member of the sheriff's office.

crime2 years ago

Arrest Made in Ambush Killing of LA Deputy Sheriff

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the ambush slaying of a deputy sheriff in Palmdale, California. The 29-year-old man barricaded himself in a home before surrendering with weapons. The motive for the killing is still unknown, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests. The suspect's mother stated that her son is mentally ill and may not have been in his right state of mind. The deputy was shot and killed while sitting in his patrol car at a red light outside a sheriff's station.

crime2 years ago

Deputy Sheriff Fatally Shoots Teens in Self-Defense, Investigation Underway

A sheriff's deputy in Central New York fatally shot two teenagers after they attempted to run him over with a stolen car while breaking into two smoke shops. The shooting occurred during an investigation into car thefts and burglaries. New York's attorney general has opened an inquiry into the incident. The stolen cars, a Kia and a Hyundai, are popular targets for thieves due to their lack of engine immobilizers. The surge in thefts has been fueled by TikTok videos providing instructions on how to start the cars without a key.

crime2 years ago

Scott County deputy fatally shot during traffic stop.

Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Scott County, Kentucky. The suspect fled the scene but has been taken into custody. Conley, who had been with the department for four years and previously served in the US Army for eight years, leaves behind a wife and small children. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if the suspect was connected to other crimes.