Details Emerge on Canadian Citizen’s Passing While Detained by Immigration Officials in Miami.
A 49-year-old Canadian national, Johnny Noviello, has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a federal detention center in Miami. Noviello was awaiting removal proceedings after being convicted of multiple drug-related offenses in Florida.
Noviello was pronounced deceased by Miami Fire Rescue on June 23 at 1:36 p.m. He was found unresponsive just minutes before, at 12:54 p.m., prompting immediate medical attention from facility staff, including CPR and defibrillation, before emergency services were called. The official cause of death is currently under investigation.
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Noviello had a long history in the United States, having entered legally in 1988 and becoming a lawful permanent resident in 1991. However, his legal status took a turn on October 12, 2023, when he was convicted in Volusia County on serious charges including racketeering, trafficking in Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, and trafficking in other illegal drugs. He received a 12-month prison sentence for these crimes.
ICE arrested Noviello on May 15, 2025, at the Florida Department of Corrections Probation office. He was charged with removability due to his controlled substance convictions, which are grounds for deportation.
In line with ICE policy, notifications have been made to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Inspector General, and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility. The Consulate of Canada has also been informed of Noviello’s death.
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