STUART — Stuart police officers responded to the Roosevelt Bridge on the morning of March 10 after a woman in distress called for help and indicated she intended to end her life.
Officers arrived at about 9 a.m. and found the woman straddling the bridge railing, according to a statement from the Stuart Police Department.
During the encounter, Detective Leedham spoke with the woman and kept her engaged in conversation while officers assessed the situation. Police said the detective believed the woman was close to attempting to take her life…