FORT DODGE, Iowa – Nathaniel Cortez Griggs, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault-3rd or Subsequent Offense in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Fort Dodge Residential Center as required on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Griggs is a 34-year-old, 5’8″, 210-pound Black male. He was admitted to the work release facility on April 21, 2025.

Persons with information on Griggs’ whereabouts should contact local police.

Nathaniel Cortez Griggs

For more information on the state’s work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910.