(Michigan City, IN) - A man reported to be homeless could get some jail time on allegations he urinated at a Michigan City park in front of two-year old girl.

 

Javier Mendoza, 53, is charged in La Porte Superior Court with public nudity, public intoxication and criminal trespass, all misdemeanor offenses.

 

According to court documents, the girl was with her parents during the afternoon on September 9 at the park outside Ames Field in the 2300 block of Franklin St.

 

The investigation shows Mendoza looked around before allegedly exposing himself and climbing on the fountain at the park to urinate in the fountain.

 

In response, police said the panicking toddler ran to her father.

 

Upon arrival, police said officers located Mendoza asleep just outside the perimeter of the fountain next to a can of beer and backpack containing clothing.

 

Police said Mendoza, who has a prior address from Michigan City, showed obvious signs of impairment when questioned.