SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Nicaraguan national who injured a federal agent trying to arrest him in Polk County in August has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incident.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Dec. 3 that Denis Napoleon Corea-Miranda, 22, has pleaded guilty to forcibly resisting, opposing or impeding federal officers.

He faces a possible eight years in federal prison.

According to court records, on Aug. 26, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security tried to arrest Corea-Miranda after a deportation order was issued.

While being questioned, Corea-Miranda tried to get away, leading to a struggle with agents. An ICE agent suffered a dislocated shoulder in the fight. Corea-Miranda managed to run away before being arrested l

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