Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jessica Reisinger
Age : 33
Gender : Female
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2022
Location : Courtney Campbell Causeway
City : Clearwater
County : Pinellas
State : Florida
Agency : Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Joshua Roelofs
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : By standard killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2022, off-duty Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Roelofs drove a pickup truck eastbound on the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Clearwater. Prosecutors allege Roelofs was driving under the influence and at excessive speed when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median, and crashed head-on into another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The violent impact crushed the passenger compartment of the oncoming vehicle and killed 33-year-old Jessica Reisinger. Another victim in the struck vehicle was seriously injured.
Investigators reported Roelofs left the United States after the crash and traveled to Colombia. Authorities later arrested him and returned him to Florida to face charges. He is charged with DUI manslaughter and related offenses. In February 2026, jury selection began in his criminal trial. Prosecutors allege reckless driving, intoxication, and extreme speed caused the fatal collision. Defense attorneys dispute the degree of impairment and causation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.aol.com/news/trial-begins-ex-deputy-accused-233931650.html
