Crisfield Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, February 21, 2003
Add to My HeroesErnest Joseph Leatherbury, Sr.
Chief Ernest Leatherbury suffered a fatal heart attack at 1730 hours, approximately one hour after helping other officers subdue a suspect in front of the police station.
The suspect who had been arrested for assault, refused to go into the station and had to be forced inside by the chief and other officers. Chief Leatherbury collapsed at a meeting approximately one hour after the incident.
Chief Leatherbury had been with his agency for six years and had been with the Maryland State Police for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, five grandchildren, and nine siblings.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 31 years
- Badge Chief
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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