The Brief
- Joshua Roelofs is now scheduled to stand trial on Dec. 1, 2025.
- Roelofs was captured in Colombia earlier this month after skipping out on his DUI manslaughter trial in April 2025.
- Prosecutors say Roelofs was driving at about 100 mph on the Courtney Campbell Causeway when he rear-ended a Kia Sorrento with four people inside in 2022.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa judge has set a Dec. 1 trial date for the former Polk County deputy who no-showed his trial for DUI manslaughter earlier this year.
Thursday’s court hearing came after Joshua Roelofs was captured in Colombia earlier this month, then brought back to Florida this week. He had been on the run for four months.
Roelofs also pleaded not guilty during Thursday’s hearing.
Case against Joshua Roelofs
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