Chief of Police Ernest Joseph Leatherbury, Sr., Crisfield Police Department, Maryland

Chief of Police Ernest Joseph Leatherbury, Sr.

Crisfield Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Friday, February 21, 2003

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Ernest Joseph Leatherbury, Sr.

Chief of Police Ernest Leatherbury suffered a fatal heart attack at 5:30 pm, 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 served with the Crisfield Police Department for six years and had previously served 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
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

prisoner custody

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Chief you are missed. You were a great mentor and support to me in my early years as a police officer serving under You. I became a disciple of your methods being a community oriented officer which you taught me as a rookie. What a legacy you left us.....

Rest in Peace.

Respectfully,

Shae Waters,
Corporal, SRO with CPD from 2000 to 2003

Cpl. Shae Waters
CPD 2000 - 2003

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