/tags/harold-pretel Harold Pretel en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:25 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-21/cuyahoga-sheriff-and-county-executive-have-different-ideas-on-how-to-lower-overtime County Sheriff Harold Pretel wants to hire 40 more deputies to address overtime costs. County Executive Chris Ronayne says the focus should be on looking for efficiencies in staffing, scheduling, policies, and procedures. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:25 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-21/cuyahoga-sheriff-and-county-executive-have-different-ideas-on-how-to-lower-overtime Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2026-02-18/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-sues-county-executive-over-control-of-budget Sheriff Harold Pretel argues in the lawsuit that state law and the county charter give his office authority over spending by the sheriff's department. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:31:56 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-18/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-sues-county-executive-over-control-of-budget 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/2025-08-28/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/2024-02-01/cuyahoga-county-council-pushes-back-against-sheriffs-downtown-cleveland-patrol Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel launched a Safety Patrol in August to address a spike in violent crime in Downtown Cleveland. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:27:19 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-01/cuyahoga-county-council-pushes-back-against-sheriffs-downtown-cleveland-patrol Matthew Richmond /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