The child's father, Camden Gothia, 36, was not in court this morning to see the arrest, but his sister and mother were there and watched Nadal being led away by officers.
Nadal has not been allowed to see her son since the injuries were discovered because she tested positive for cocaine, methadone and a mild tranquilizer the day after the attack, Olguin has said previously.
Gothia was at work when the attack occurred and ended his relationship with Nadal immediately after the injuries were discovered. He has been allowed supervised visits with his son.
The baby was sleeping and in fine condition when Gothia left for work around 6 a.m. on the morning of the attack, although the baby had suffered from colic and cried a lot for several days previously, Gothia told police.
Gothia told investigators he tried to call Nadal at the apartment that day from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m., when she finally answered the phone. Gothia did not learn of his son's injuries until he returned to the apartment in the 400 block of El Dorado shortly after 4 p.m., the police complaint states.
Assumes facts not in evidence:
"A DNA test to confirm Gothia's paternity is still pending, Olguin said."