SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man has begun serving an 18 month sentence in a state prison for causing serious injuries to a person at a Sheboygan night club last year.
Judge Angela Sutkiewicz sentenced 27-year-old Ramon Cortez last week to the prison time, plus two years extended supervision, after he pleaded no contest to a count of substantial battery.
The criminal complaint details what happened when Sheboygan Police were called to SheVegas on August 17 to investigate a disturbance.
Police found a man who had suffered a serious injury to his face and head, claiming he was hit with a bottle. The person was taken to a hospital for treatment, with the possibility of needing plastic surgery.
Police were informed by the bartender that the suspect had left the night club already, but provided a description of the suspect based on his tattoos. With assistance from surveillance cameras, police found the vehicle that the suspect left in.
The vehicle’s owner aided police in finding the suspect, Cortez, and he was taken into custody. When interviewed, Cortez reportedly claimed he acted in self defense after he was disrespected by the injured person.