Brandon Castro, 38, of Nashua, was arrested on May 21 for allegedly assaulting a child. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Brandon Castro, 38, of Nashua, was taken into custody on May 21 on a felony warrant charging him with second degree assault; domestic violence.

According to the Nashua Police Department, on April 8, officers received information about a child who was assaulted.

After further investigation, detectives with the Special Investigations Bureau confirmed that Castro was their suspect.

In addition to second degree assault; domestic violence, Castro has also been charged with simple assault; domestic violence.

Under state law, if convicted, Castro could face up to eight years in prison, up to five years of probation and up to $6,000 in fines.

He was held on preventative detention and was scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on May 21.