Saturday evening, deputies with the La Porte County Sheriff's Department responded to IU Health La Porte Hospital regarding an infant with serious injuries.

According to police, the 5-month-old boy suffered internal head and spinal injuries.

Police said the boy's father, 24-year-old Cody Gnodtke,  admitted to battering the child prior to Thanksgiving and again on January 23rd.

Gnodtke was charged with aggravated battery, battery causing serious bodily injury, and neglect of a dependent.

Gnodtke posted $25,000 bond and was released on Sunday.

The infant was flown to a medical facility Kalamazoo, according to police. The infant is stable.