Terry Police officers honored for saving teen from bridge jump

TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) – Two off-duty Terry police officers were recognized Tuesday night for saving a 16-year-old girl from jumping off a bridge near I-55.

Police Chief Anthony Moore presented plaques to Officers Jeffery Dotson and Judith Widell during the town’s board meeting. Widell was absent from the ceremony.

The incident occurred on Tuesday after both officers had finished work-related training. They stopped to get gas when concerned citizens approached them about a situation around the corner…

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