Nicholas Lavigne, 41, of Nashua, was arrested on May 27 for an alleged series of sexual assaults. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Nicholas Lavigne, 41, of Nashua, was taken into custody on May 27 for an alleged series of sexual assaults.

According to the Nashua Police Department, Lavigne spent several years sexually assaulting a female victim beginning when she was just 12 years old. He also reportedly knew the victim.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault-pattern of sexual assault-domestic violence, two counts of second degree assault-domestic violence; strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child.

Lavigne was held without bail and was scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on May 28.

Under state law, if convicted, Lavigne could face up to 61 years in prison, up to 15 years of probation and up to $12,000 in fines.