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Nicaraguan Man Faces 20 Years for Assaulting Federal Agents

2/5/2026

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Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, a Nicaraguan man, faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly attacking federal agents in Pittsburgh.
The incident followed his failed attempt to purchase a gun while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship.
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents tried to arrest him for immigration violations, Davila-Perez resisted by ramming his vehicle into a law enforcement car.
He engaged in a physical struggle, reportedly biting an officer and attempting to grab a weapon, resulting in injuries to several agents.
Davila-Perez remains in custody as the case continues.

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Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, a Nicaraguan man, faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly attacking federal agents in Pittsburgh.
The incident followed his failed attempt to purchase a gun while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship.
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents tried to arrest him for immigration violations, Davila-Perez resisted by ramming his vehicle into a law enforcement car.
He engaged in a physical struggle, reportedly biting an officer and attempting to grab a weapon, resulting in injuries to several agents.
Davila-Perez remains in custody as the case continues.