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The search continues for MCSO Deputy Robert R.J. Leonard, who went missing after responding to a call about a disturbance on a bridge. Multiple agencies and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are involved in the search efforts near the Blythe Ferry landing.

Bikes, cars, and trucks are all welcome to at the memorial ride for Tabitha Smith, on Saturday, March 9th.

The woman who died when a Meigs County Deputy drove into the Tennessee River last week is being remembered by many. 

Sherrie Waters says Tabitha Smith was like a daughter to her and didnt realize it would be the last time she saw her.

Attorney Robin Flores is a criminal defense attorney and also a former police officer.

A sheriff’s deputy and a woman he arrested have both been found dead after officials say the officer accidentally drove his patrol car into the Tennessee River, according to local authorities.

Authorities said Robert "R.J." Leonard, a Meigs County Sheriff's Office deputy, had just started the job in December and still did not know the county's landscape.

Deputy Leonard will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at the Decatur Cemetery.

Deputy Leonard will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at the Decatur Cemetery.

The search continues for MCSO Deputy Robert R.J. Leonard, who went missing after responding to a call about a disturbance on a bridge. Multiple agencies and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are involved in the search efforts near the Blythe Ferry landing.