Michael Patterson, 50, of Nashua, was arrested on Aug. 28 for allegedly failing to comply with his registration requirements as a convicted sex offender. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Michael Patterson, 50, of Nashua, was taken into custody on Aug. 28 for allegedly failing to comply with his registration requirements as a convicted sex offender.

According to the Nashua Police Department, on June 12, officers discovered that Patterson was not in compliance. He allegedly failed to disclose his change of residence and did not complete his annual registration.

When Patterson was placed under arrest, police also reportedly found him to be in possession of crack cocaine, fentanyl and cocaine.

He has been charged with duty to report-subsequent offense, duty to inform change of information-subsequent and three counts of possession of a controlled drug: Schedule 1-4.

Patterson was held on a $400 cash bail and was arraigned in Nashua District on Aug. 31.

Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 51 years in prison, up to 25 years of probation and up to $20,000 in fines.