Nashua Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault

NASHUA, NH — A city man could face up to 20 years in prison after being charged with sexually assaulting an adult woman who was known to him. Mark Blease, 60, of Nashua, was arrested Saturday on an aggravated felonious sexual assault charge, a special felony. Police say they responded to the reported assault late afternoon on Friday and obtained a warrant Blease's arrest as a result of their investigation.
Blease was arrested at approximately 12:32 a.m. Saturday. He remained held in jail pending arraignment at Hillsborough South Superior Court scheduled for Monday. The special felony charge against him carries a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison, as well as fines. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the Nashua Crimeline at 603-589-1665.