(KNZA)--More than 2 1/2 years in prison.

That was the sentence handed down Friday to a resident of southern Mexico convicted in Jackson County on a charge of aggravated sexual battery.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 38-year-old Antonio Ramirez-Garcia was sentenced to 32 months in prison on the felony charge, which is be followed by 36-months post release supervision.

Miller says Ramirez-Garcia will also be required to register as a sex offender for 25 years.

He pleaded no contest to the charge last month.

In exchange for the plea, charges of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy were dismissed.

Ramirez-Garcia was charged with sexually assaulting a former co-worker during a party at a Holton residence during the early morning hours of February 10th.

He was arrested five days later after Jackson County Sheriff's deputies located him in Topeka.