A Ravenna police officer is fighting his termination, seeking years of back pay

Ravenna Police Department. Ben Wolford/The Portager

A Ravenna police officer is fighting his termination, seeking years of back pay

- Wendy DiAlesandro

The Ravenna Police Department fired one of its officers nearly three years ago, but he’s still fighting for his job and a chance to clear his name.

After a recent appeals court ruling, the case will now head to arbitration, in which three years of back pay, benefits and possible reinstatement are at stake, according to the officer’s attorney.

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