Charles Denune, 40, of Bridgewater, was arrested late Sunday night after grabbing a 40-year-old woman and carrying her down stairs after she tried to get away, according to court records.

BRIDGEWATER — Charles Denune, the head football coach of Bridgewater State, was arrested on charges of domestic assault and witness intimidation in Bridgewater on Sunday night.

Denune, 40, was arrested at his home at 370 Forest St. at 10:37 p.m. after he grabbed a 40-year-old Bridgewater woman and ripped her shirt during an argument, according to court records.

An argument broke out between Denune and the woman about picking a car up from the mechanic's, according to a report filed in court by Bridgewater Police Officer James Coyle.

When the woman tried to leave the home, he grabbed her in a “bear hug manner,” Coyle wrote.

After she freed herself and went upstairs, Denune followed her, grabbed her around the waist and between the legs, and carried her back downstairs, Coyle wrote.

The police report stated that the victim alleged Denune ripped her T-shirt in the struggle.

Denune returned a call to The Enterprise Thursday night but declined to comment.

His attorney, Elana Gordon, said the details in the police report were "inaccurate.'

The university issued a statement Thursday evening.

"Bridgewater State University takes seriously any such charges brought against a member of our community," the statement read. "The university is just learning of the charges brought against Charles Denune, head football coach and assistant director of the fitness center. As a result, the university is reviewing the matter and, if necessary, will take all appropriate actions as quickly as possible."

According to the report, the victim did not want Denune arrested.

Denune pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Monday in Brockton District Court. He posted a $150 bail following arraignment. A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for July 15.

Denune has been the coach of the football team for 12 years, compiling a record of 75-37 during that span. He was paid $72,892 by the university last year, according to state payroll records.

According to his university bio, he has also been a visiting lecturer in the Department of Movement Arts since 2001. In 2002, he was named the assistant athletic director in the Department of Athletics.

Staff writer Charlie Peters can be reached at Cpeters@enterprisenews.com.