A 49-year-old Groton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers while being taken into custody Friday morning on out-of-state warrants, according to the Vermont State Police.

Christopher Palermo was arrested at about 10:19 a.m. on Tinkham Road when troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks and a deputy with the U.S. Marshals Service attempted to serve two out-of-state warrants.

Palermo’s record includes child sex assault and cocaine trafficking. His facial tattoos show affiliation with the Brother of the White Warrior prison gang, according to media reports.

Police said Palermo tried to flee and resisted arrest. During the struggle and subsequent transport, authorities allege he bit a U.S. marshal and kicked a state trooper, causing pain and minor injuries to both officers. While in custody, Palermo also is accused of damaging a Vermont State Police cruiser.

He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and later brought to Caledonia County Superior Court, where he was ordered held on $100,000 bail. Palermo was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex.

Palermo faces charges including two counts of fugitive from justice, two counts of assault on a protected professional, resisting arrest, unlawful mischief, and impeding a public officer. Additional charges may be filed, police said.