Deputies surprised by familiar face during roadside assistance

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – One of the many goals the Clay County Sheriff's Department aims to achieve is participation in community engagement.

Clay County Deputy Marc Gadt did so when he stopped to help the driver of a disabled vehicle on Blanding Boulevard Wednesday morning.

A very special little girl was in the car and was no stranger to the Clay County deputies.

Leah Pierre-Louis, 7, has met several deputies and is said to never be short of hugs for them.

Leah jumped out of the car to give Deputy Gadt and the other deputies a big hug to start their day.

The Clay County deputies even made Leah a junior deputy.