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Denis Napoleon Corea-Miranda, Forcibly Resisting Federal Agents, Florida 2025
Tampa, Florida – In a shocking display of violence, Denis Napoleon Corea-Miranda, a 22-year-old Nicaraguan national, pleaded guilty to forcibly resisting federal agents during an immigration arrest in Tampa, Florida.
According to court records, on August 26, 2025, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) attempted to arrest Corea-Miranda in connection with a final order of removal from the United States.
While being questioned by agents, Corea-Miranda attempted to flee, leading to an extended struggle between agents and Corea-Miranda. During the struggle, Corea-Miranda ended up on top of the agents and held them to the ground. An ICE agent suffered a dislocated shoulder during the attempt to arrest Corea-Miranda. Corea-Miranda ultimately fled on foot before later being arrested by deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Corea-Miranda faces a maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO), and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang.
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.
Corea-Miranda’s brutal attack on federal agents is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators like Corea-Miranda to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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