/news/tags/cuyahoga-county-jail Cuyahoga County Jail en-US Copyright Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:08 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-28/cuyahoga-county-approves-taking-on-nearly-1b-in-debt-to-fund-new-jail With the county's approval, construction of the jail is scheduled to commence in June. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:08 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-28/cuyahoga-county-approves-taking-on-nearly-1b-in-debt-to-fund-new-jail Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2026-04-20/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-requests-state-audit-as-jail-construction-inches-closer County Council approved legislation to limit how sales tax revenue intended for a new jail and courthouse can be spent. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:07:47 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-20/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-requests-state-audit-as-jail-construction-inches-closer Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2026-04-14/cuyahoga-county-jail-price-tag-likely-close-to-900m Construction could begin over the summer and last at least into 2029. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:56 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-14/cuyahoga-county-jail-price-tag-likely-close-to-900m Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2026-03-27/cuyahoga-prosecutor-tells-county-to-stop-work-at-new-jail-site-over-state-law Michael O'Malley is citing state law that requires approval from a committee that County Executive Chris Ronayne has yet to create. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:33:21 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-27/cuyahoga-prosecutor-tells-county-to-stop-work-at-new-jail-site-over-state-law Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-11-14/cuyahoga-county-officials-re-open-veterans-housing-unit-at-downtown-jail The specialized pod of cells within the county’s corrections center will cater to the needs of veterans facing criminal charges. Staff will address mental health challenges and trauma related to service through counseling, peer support and re-entry tools. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:30:59 GMT /law-justice/2025-11-14/cuyahoga-county-officials-re-open-veterans-housing-unit-at-downtown-jail Abbey Marshall /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/2025-08-13/cleveland-city-council-approves-increased-jail-rates-after-contentious-negotiation-with-county Under an agreement between the city and Cuyahoga County, fees to house detainees will increase by about 40%. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:32:59 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-13/cleveland-city-council-approves-increased-jail-rates-after-contentious-negotiation-with-county Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-05-06/detainee-dies-at-cuyahoga-county-jail-following-medical-emergency Tasha Grant was 39 years old and booked into the jail on April 17. Tue, 06 May 2025 19:33:01 GMT /law-justice/2025-05-06/detainee-dies-at-cuyahoga-county-jail-following-medical-emergency Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-02-24/cuyahoga-county-jail-inmate-dies-awaiting-inpatient-psychiatric-care Jennifer Wade was arrested in September for in incident involving Cleveland Clinic police. She was found unresponsive in her cell early on Feb. 23, 2025. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT /law-justice/2025-02-24/cuyahoga-county-jail-inmate-dies-awaiting-inpatient-psychiatric-care Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-02-04/cuyahoga-county-to-start-900-million-jail-construction-in-august-2026 The plans call for a 1,886-bed facility in Garfield Heights. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:37:25 GMT /government-politics/2025-02-04/cuyahoga-county-to-start-900-million-jail-construction-in-august-2026 Matthew Richmond