Ezquiel Polanco, 30, of Nashua, was arrested on Sept. 1 following an alleged domestic disturbance. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Ezquiel Polanco, 30, of Nashua, was taken into custody on Sept. 1 following an alleged domestic disturbance.

According to the Nashua Police Department, a woman told officers that Polanco had strangled her. She also said Polanco assaulted her on three other occasions. The woman’s injuries were reportedly consistent with what she told police.

Polanco has been charged with second degree assault-domestic violence; strangulation and three counts of domestic violence-simple assault.

He was held on preventive detention and was scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on Sept. 1.

Under state law, if convicted, Polanco could face up to 10 years in prison, up to five years of probation and up to $10,000 in fines.