Leigh Johnson is the marshal of Armadillo, a settlement in New Austin. Johnson is an old-fashioned lawman with a strong no-nonsense ethic. He is characterized as tough, straight to the point, and is not afraid to get aggressive, all while remaining fair to the law. Leigh Johnson is doing his best to keep the town in order while the world around him struggles to do the same. The Marshal also commands a a couple of inept deputies that Marston can interact with and fight beside during missions with the Marshal.
Missions
Marshal Leigh Johnson is a character which gives Marston various missions and jobs. Working alongside Johnson, the player will effectively serve as a deputy; you will be able to bring captured outlaws or criminals you catch to him in turn for bounty rewards.
Johnson will also feature as an active combat ally in at least one gameplay mission.
Other Info
Leigh Johnson appears in a promotional video for Red Dead Redemption titled "The Law" and is shown kicking an outlaw and orderingJohn Marston to hog-tie him so they can bring him to jail.
Quotes
John Marston: I don't wanna be no policeman Marshal, I can promise you that.
Leigh Johnson: Nor did I, my friend, I can promise you that...
"This country is infested with all manner of scum."
"My cause is to keep this town from turning into a living hell."