A couple from Oklahoma City has been arrested in Nevada on charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and forcing her to become pregnant as a surrogate. Nathan Potier, 36, and Erica Palmer, 36, were taken into custody on March 17, 2026, in Sparks, Nevada, by the US Marshals Nevada Violent Offender Task Force.
Potier faces charges of sexual assault of a child, while Palmer is accused of enabling sexual abuse. According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began in December after Child Protective Services alerted authorities that the teenager, who was in the couple's care, was pregnant with twins. Court documents obtained by KFOR indicate Potier is allegedly the father.
Palmer reportedly told police she wanted children with her boyfriend but could not conceive because her tubes were tied. During the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant to collect Potier's DNA from one of the teen's medical appointments to confirm paternity, but the couple left the state before this could happen.
Investigators pursued multiple leads before locating the couple in Sparks, where they were arrested. They are being held at the Washoe County Detention Facility and will be extradited to Oklahoma County to face charges. Authorities emphasised that joint operations ensure individuals attempting to avoid detection are held accountable.
