(KNZA)--A Hiawatha man is accused of attacking another man with a metal pipe, causing serious injury.

66-year-old Randy Mendez is also accused of breaking into a pickup truck.

He was arrested Tuesday following an investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department.

Mendez was formally charged Wednesday in Brown County District with five counts--including felony counts of aggravated battery and burglary, along with two misdemeanor drug offenses.

A preliminary hearing in the case has been set for July 31st.

Mendez remains in the Brown County Jail, held on a $50,000 bond.