FAIRLAWN, Ohio -- An 13-year-veteran of the Fairlawn Police Department was terminated Tuesday after an investigation of traffic stops involving women were discovered to be of a sexual nature.

Fairlawn Mayor William Roth Jr. said that a six-week investigation was conducted before Officer Richard Jacobs (pictured, left) was fired. The investigation reportedly uncovered numerous violations of the City of Fairlawn Police Department's rules of conduct.

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The investigation began on April 21, 2004, after a written complaint was filed by a city resident regarding a traffic stop two days earlier.

The woman said she was allegedly stopped for speeding, but submitted to a field sobriety test for drunken driving. She said she was handcuffed and put in the rear seat of a cruiser and asked three times what would she be willing to do to get out of the ticket, Roth said.

Another incident allegedly happened on Dec. 24, 2003, officials said. In this incident, the complainant said Jacobs allegedly attempted to convince her to engage in sexual activity with him. The woman said she was allowed to continue home without incident.

The investigation also revealed that Jacobs abused his authority to access information from the Law Enforcement Data System. Officials said he could not indicate a law enforcement purpose for the queries.

The case was reviewed by the Summit County Prosecutor's Office for possible criminal conduct, but charges will not be filed because of insufficient evidence.

Police Chief Kenneth Walsh said Jacobs denies any wrongdoing and has filed for an arbitration hearing to fight his firing.