WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – A 25-year-old Kimberly man accused of belly-flopping onto a squad car has been convicted on other counts.
Cody Romano pleaded no contest Wednesday to two counts apiece of felony Battery/Threat to a Law Enforcment Officer and misdemeanor Battery.
A Criminal Damage to Property charge, tied to reports that Romano cracked the windshield of a Menasha squad car when he belly-flopped onto it, has been dismissed.
Romano was asked to leave a New Year’s Eve house party in Menasha.
When he thought his friends were driving off without him, Romano jumped onto the friends’ car.
Romano attacked two people who exited the vehicle, punching a man in the face and headbutting a woman.
Police were called and as officers approached Romano walking in the street, he belly-flopped onto the squad car.
Romano kicked in the door as an officer was trying to exit the car, slamming it on his leg.
A second officer tried to use a stun gun on Romano, but it had no effect. Romano then brought him to the ground.
When a third officer arrived, Romano bit his hand.
Sentencing is set for June 28.
