Dubuque, IA – On July 31, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Nicholas John Baker, a 34-year-old white male, was arrested at 556 Angella Street in Dubuque, Iowa, following an incident involving drug and weapons-related charges. The arrest was carried out by local law enforcement officers, with Frick identified as the arresting officer.

Baker faces three misdemeanor charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana (1st Offense), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons. The charges stem from an encounter where authorities allegedly found Baker in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a dangerous weapon, despite being legally prohibited from carrying such items.

Baker was taken into custody and transported to the Dubuque County Jail, where he awaits further court proceedings. The charges, all classified as misdemeanors, could carry penalties including fines and potential jail time, depending on the outcome of the case.

Details surrounding the arrest remain limited, as the Dubuque Police Department has not released further information about the circumstances leading to the encounter. The case is under investigation, and additional details may be forthcoming as the legal process unfolds.

The information provided regarding the arrest of Nicholas John Baker is based on official reports and public records available at the time of publication. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges listed—Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana, 1st Offense), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons—are allegations, and the final disposition of the case will be determined through the legal process.