Court Documents Unveil Lincoln Federal Arrest Details Amidst Protests

An operation by federal law enforcement in Lincoln, Nebraska, has unveiled critical details regarding the arrest of Juan Tlatenchi-Mireles. The series of events unfolded on an afternoon filled with heightened emotions, leading to a gathering of protestors at the scene.

Court Documents Reveal Arrest Details

On October 3, 2025, 25-year-old Juan Tlatenchi-Mireles was initially arrested for third-degree domestic assault. He had been released from the Lancaster County Jail on bond before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could take custody of him. The incident leading to his arrest involved an alcohol-related dispute on July 20, 2025, where he allegedly assaulted his partner in front of children.

Legal Proceedings and Failures to Appear

Tlatenchi-Mireles is currently facing charges that include four counts of child abuse without injury and one count of third-degree assault. He notably failed to appear in court for a scheduled hearing on October 10, 2025, which has since been postponed to January 22, 2026.

Protest Erupts During Federal Operation

As federal agents attempted to serve an administrative arrest warrant at approximately 12:45 p.m., chaos ensued. An ICE agent observed Tlatenchi-Mireles leaving his home near 32nd and Orchard streets in a red vehicle. When agents attempted to pull over his car near 27th and T streets, he refused to stop, committing multiple traffic violations.

During the pursuit, Tlatenchi-Mireles collided with the agent’s vehicle and managed to reach his home, where he barricaded himself inside. Despite commands issued in both English and Spanish, he refused to surrender.

Response from Law Enforcement

• Assistant Chief of Operations Jason Stille noted a significant increase in activity around the home.
• By 4:30 p.m., a crowd of 40-50 protestors had gathered as Homeland Security led the operation.
• Emotional scenes unfolded as bystanders shouted at law enforcement during the attempt to serve the warrant.

Three federal agencies participated in the operation: Homeland Security, FBI, and U.S. Marshals. Eventually, Tlatenchi-Mireles was taken into custody on suspicion of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer. He is scheduled to appear in federal court in Lincoln on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

The events highlight ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement actions and the community response to federal operations in residential areas.