Deputy Jonmark Rodriguez is this weeks’ First Responder Friday Nominee. “Deputy Jonmark Rodriguez has served with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office since 2020. In early 2026, he was partnered with K9 Harley. Deputy Rodriguez utilizes K9 Harley’s exceptional sense of smell to locate missing individuals, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other medical issues.” You can see Deputy Jonmark Rodriguez and Harley’s heroic efforts below.
Deputy Rodriguez and his 9-month-old partner Harley were called to assist Winter Park Police in locating a missing patient.⁰
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 13, 2026
Using a scent article, Harley began tracking from the patient’s last known location and led deputies to a home under construction.
The patient was found… pic.twitter.com/nNfZLOj5IC
Jonmark, as a small way of saying thanks for all you do for the community, you will receive a $100 gift card to The Metro Diner.
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