Avon Cop Fired Following Alleged Incident At Casino

AVON, OH — Avon Police Officer James Cline has reportedly been fired after he was accused of punching a security guard at the JACK Cleveland Casino. Cline had been on administrative leave since April 11, 2018.

Cline, 30, was allegedly seen trying to look up a waitress' skirt, prompting a security guard to ask the 30-year-old to leave the casino. The off-duty Avon officer then reportedly took a drink of beer and spit it in the face of the security guard.

The security guard then allegedly walked Cline to the facility's elevators. Then the off-duty cop punched the guard in the face. A fight ensued and an off-duty Cleveland police officer eventually intervened and arrested Cline, cleveland.com said.

Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen and Police Chief Richard Bosley reportedly fired Cline on Sunday, cleveland.com reported. Avon officials did not immediately respond to Patch's request for comment.

Cline has pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault and drunken disorderly conduct.

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