/news/tags/cuyahoga-county-sheriff Cuyahoga County Sheriff en-US Copyright Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:10:35 GMT /law-justice/2025-09-25/medical-examiner-rules-may-cuyahoga-county-jail-death-a-homicide A preliminary report found 39-year-old Tasha Grant's death was caused, in part, by actions taken to physically restrain her while in the hospital. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:10:35 GMT /law-justice/2025-09-25/medical-examiner-rules-may-cuyahoga-county-jail-death-a-homicide Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-09-09/cuyahoga-council-passes-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-ban-faces-pressure-to-end-downtown-safety-patrol Cuyahoga is now the first county in Ohio to ban conversion therapy. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:58:41 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-09/cuyahoga-council-passes-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-ban-faces-pressure-to-end-downtown-safety-patrol Abbey Marshall, Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-08-28/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-lifted-restrictions-on-vehicle-pursuit-tactic-after-taking-office A sheriff's deputy sought to use the tactic, known as a PIT, during a fatal pursuit early Sunday morning. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:06:59 GMT /law-justice/2025-08-28/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-lifted-restrictions-on-vehicle-pursuit-tactic-after-taking-office Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-01-23/nobodys-trying-to-help-him-deaths-in-cuyahoga-county-jail-intensify-scrutiny Videos depicting two men’s final moments, and the response by guards, raise alarms at the embattled jail where at least 24 people have died since 2018. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:19:23 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-23/nobodys-trying-to-help-him-deaths-in-cuyahoga-county-jail-intensify-scrutiny Mark Puente and Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project, and Scott Noll, News 5 Cleveland /law-justice/2023-11-03/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-proposing-a-50-increase-in-deputies Sheriff Harold Pretel is proposing duplicating the work of the Cleveland downtown safety patrol from the summer in other cities. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:12:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-11-03/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-proposing-a-50-increase-in-deputies Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2023-05-10/cuyahoga-county-executive-picks-cleveland-police-deputy-chief-to-be-next-sheriff Harold Pretel is currently Deputy Chief of Homeland Special Operations with the Cleveland Police Department. The county has had a succession of interim chiefs since 2019. Wed, 10 May 2023 17:33:36 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-10/cuyahoga-county-executive-picks-cleveland-police-deputy-chief-to-be-next-sheriff Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2023-02-13/calls-grow-louder-to-restore-cuyahoga-county-sheriff-to-an-elected-post Some blame turnover of appointed sheriffs on added layers of bureaucracy. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-13/calls-grow-louder-to-restore-cuyahoga-county-sheriff-to-an-elected-post Mark Puente /news/government-politics/2022-06-23/lawsuit-filed-by-cleveland-man-shot-in-back-of-head-with-bean-bag-round-during-may-2020-protest Conor O'Boyle says he is seeking accountability for the sheriff's deputies who fired into the crowd that day. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:46:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-06-23/lawsuit-filed-by-cleveland-man-shot-in-back-of-head-with-bean-bag-round-during-may-2020-protest Matthew Richmond /news/2022-05-02/morning-headlines-this-years-ohio-primary-is-the-most-expensive-ever-and-more-stories The five leading GOP candidates have spent a combined $65 million - spending could reach around $150 million by the general election in November; Cuyahoga County Sheriff resigns a year after appointment; Guardians beat Athletics in first sweep in 22 years; and more stories. Mon, 02 May 2022 14:14:10 GMT /news/2022-05-02/morning-headlines-this-years-ohio-primary-is-the-most-expensive-ever-and-more-stories Glenn Forbes, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-04-30/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-christopher-viland-resigns-a-year-after-taking-job The county did not provide any details on Viland's reason for leaving the job. Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:43:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-04-30/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-christopher-viland-resigns-a-year-after-taking-job Matthew Richmond