Denis Napoleon Corea-Miranda, a 22-year-old Nicaraguan national, has pleaded guilty to forcibly resisting federal officers during an immigration arrest in Tampa, Florida. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Corea-Miranda could face up to eight years in federal prison, though a sentencing date has not yet been set.
Court records indicate that on August 26, 2025, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) attempted to arrest Corea-Miranda following a final order of removal from the United States. While being questioned by agents, Corea-Miranda tried to escape, resulting in a prolonged physical struggle. During this altercation, he managed to pin the agents to the ground and an ICE agent suffered a dislocated shoulder. Corea-Miranda fled on foot but was later apprehended by deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including HSI, ICE Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO), and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang is prosecuting the case.
"This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime," according to information provided in connection with the prosecution.
