Kenosha Man Convicted Of Felony Aggravated Battery After Three-Day Jury Trial – Victim Permanently Blinded In One Eye

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Jeffery T. Mayfield, 34, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man was convicted Wednesday, October 7, 2026, of felony aggravated battery after a violent confrontation inside a Kenosha apartment building left another man permanently blind in his left eye. Jeffery T. Mayfield, 34, of Kenosha, was found guilty by a Kenosha County jury following a three-day trial prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Robert Pelegrin. The conviction for aggravated battery with intent to cause bodily harm is a Class H felony punishable by up to three years in prison, followed by three years of extended supervision. Following the verdict, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes revoked Mayfield's $5,000 no-cash bail and ordered him taken into custody to await sentencing.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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