(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man is accused of using his head and leg as weapons against a police officer.  Jacob Hopper, 22, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Level 5 felony battery against a public safety officer and other counts.

On Sunday, La Porte City Police were called to an apartment at 2400 Andrew Avenue on the west side.  The investigation revealed there was fight after Hopper allegedly forced his way into another man’s apartment.

During his arrest, police say Hopper put up a struggle, head butting and kicking one of the officers.  The officer complained of pain. 

Hopper was still being held today in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond.