Dubuque, IA – On Monday evening, September 1, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Nicholas Logan Bradley, a 29-year-old white male resident of Dubuque, was arrested at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, located at 770 Iowa St. The arrest, executed by Officer J.J. Demmer, followed a public/bench warrant issued on August 11, 2025, by Judge Monica L. Zrinyi Ackley. Bradley faces four charges: two felony probation violations, one misdemeanor failure to appear for a non-felony serious arrest, and one misdemeanor charge for failing to comply with the sex offender registry. The Dubuque Police Department, in coordination with the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, carried out the arrest without incident.

Bradley’s legal troubles stem from a prior conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class B felony under Iowa Code 728.12(1). Court records indicate that on August 22, 2023, Bradley engaged in illicit conduct by messaging an underage girl he knew, soliciting sexually explicit photos and sending explicit messages himself. Following his arrest in December 2023 at the same location, Bradley entered a guilty plea through a negotiated/voluntary agreement on September 9, 2024, before Judge Thomas A. Bitter. He was sentenced to a 25-year prison term, which was suspended, and placed on probation for five years. Additional sentencing requirements included registration as a sex offender, a DNA requirement, and compliance with special conditions for sex offenders, all effective September 9, 2024.

The recent charges against Bradley include two felony probation violations tied to the 2023 sexual exploitation case (DPS Number: 3B00A74-01) and a new probation violation charge dated August 11, 2025 (DPS Number: 3B00A74-02) under Iowa Code 908.11. The failure to comply with the sex offender registry charge suggests Bradley may have violated terms such as reporting changes in residence, employment, or other mandatory updates. Iowa’s sex offender registry, managed by the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Criminal Investigation, enforces strict compliance to protect public safety, particularly for offenses involving minors. Non-compliance can escalate to felony charges and extended monitoring.

The public/bench warrant issued on August 11, 2025, by Judge Zrinyi Ackley, with copies sent to the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, underscores the severity of Bradley’s alleged non-compliance. The Dubuque Police Department conducts monthly compliance checks on the county’s 170+ registered sex offenders, including 129 in the city of Dubuque, as part of its commitment to community safety.

Bradley is currently detained at the Dubuque County Jail pending arraignment. Bond amounts and court dates have not been announced, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the probation violations or failure to appear, citing the ongoing investigation.

Residents can access information on registered sex offenders through the Iowa Sex Offender Registry online or by visiting the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office at 770 Iowa St. The Dubuque Law Enforcement Center continues to be a focal point for enforcement actions, with multiple arrests related to probation and registry violations in recent months. Local officials encourage community vigilance and urge residents to report suspicious activity to enhance public safety.