Charles Brant, 44, of Nashua, was arrested on April 3 for allegedly violating a Protection Order, injuring a police officer and being in possession of controlled drugs. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Charles Brant, 44, of Nashua, was taken into custody on April 3 for allegedly violating a Protection Order, injuring a police officer and being in possession of controlled drugs.

According to the Nashua Police Department, officers were monitoring the Nashua Warming Station at the former Elm Street Middle School, 117 Elm St. At that time, they allegedly observed Brant to be with a domestic violence victim who had filed a Criminal Bail Protection Order against him.

Brant fled the scene as police attempted to arrest him. Officers caught up with him following a brief foot pursuit. One of the officers reportedly suffered a fractured wrist as Brant was taken into custody. Brant was also allegedly found to be in possession of cocaine and crack cocaine.

He has been charged with stalking; domestic violence, resisting arrest causing serious bodily injury and two counts of possession of a controlled drug.

Brant was held on preventive detention and was arraigned in Nashua District Court on April 3.

Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 23 years in prison, up to 15 years of probation and up to $14,000 in fines.