Father admits to injuring baby son

LAFAYETTE, Ind (WLFI) - A former West Lafayette man pleaded guilty rather than face a jury.

21-year-old Lucas VanNote of Veedersburg admitted he intentionally injured his three-month-old son.

VanNote was arrested after his son's mother brought the child to the hospital to be treated for a swollen leg in April 2008. Prosecutor Pat Harrington said the baby was taken to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis where doctors told investigators the child had several fractures at various stages of healing in his legs and arms.

The prosecutor said VanNote was arrested about two weeks ago on charges of resisting arrest and trespassing. He is accused of trespassing at Country Villa Estates, where he once lived.

VanNote pleaded guilty on Monday to Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, which is a Class B felony. Had he not plead, VanNote's trial would have begun Tuesday.

VanNote faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced in August.