"Based on a tip they received, the Belmont Bounty Bheriff's Department began an investigation yesterday", said Belmon County Prosecutor Chris Berhalter. "The evidence they gathered from that investigation led this office to charge this defendant with felony child endangering and that was based on the injuries the victim had sustained in this case. and that charge is punishable by up to eight years in prison."

Officials said the toddler had serious injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Lyden is expected to be in court within the week.