ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The man Troopers arrested for hitting and killing an Orange County kindergarten student this weekend is undocumented, Florida Highway Patrol told prosecutors Friday.
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In open court, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper told prosecutors Rosillo Arriola handed him an ID from Mexico after he admitted to hitting and killing an Orange County student a 6-year-old named Emiliano.
Since the tragedy happened, 9 Investigates has been questioning FHP and ICE on the suspect’s status.
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9 Investigates has confirmed he has been in the U.S. since at least 2006. This is when his criminal history at least in Florida begins.
This weekend’s arrest marked his 3rd DUI in Florida.
Rosillo-Arriola is still on probation for his 2nd DUI from October 2023.
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FHP told prosecutors in court that ICE placed a detainer on Rosillo-Arriola.
Prosecutors stressed to the judge that they should not grant bond for him because he’s a flight risk and that he could try to flee to Mexico now that he is facing several years in prison for Manslaughter and DUI.
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A judge granted pretrial detention Friday at the State Attorney’s office request.
The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has set up a Memorial Fund to help raise money to send Emiliano’s remains to Guatemala.
You can donate HERE
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