Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges

Chris McCullough of Ravenna, pictured here on Sep. 26, 2024, served 90 days in the Portage County Jail in July 2023 for felonious assault. He participated in the jail’s work program and says he did work for Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski’s reelection campaign. Ryan Loew/Ideastream Public Media

Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges

- Abigail Bottar

This article was produced in partnership with Ideastream Public Media.

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is facing new allegations of using labor from the county jail to do work for his reelection campaign.

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