U.S. Marshals Search for Wanted Fugitive

Cedar Rapids, IA - The U.S. Marshals Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive wanted on charges out of the Northern District of Iowa stemming from a December 2023 incident for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of firearm by prohibited person, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Nathan E. Nickless, 39, was last known to be residing in the greater Humboldt and Webster county area.

Nickless is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Nickless, please contact the U.S. Marshals at (712) 252-3077 or submit a tip via the USMS Tips App.  If your call is urgent, please dial your local police or 911.  Cash reward available.

The U.S. Marshals Service is the federal government’s primary agency for fugitive investigations. Nationwide, 60 local task forces are dedicated to violent crime reduction by locating and apprehending wanted criminals. These task forces also serve as the central point for agencies to share information on fugitive matters. The Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force comprises officers from the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,  Cedar Rapids Police Department, Waterloo Police Department, Marion Police Department, Independence Police Department, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Iowa Department of Corrections.