Cuyahoga County Jail Archives

Cuyahoga County Jail Will Now Do More Than Show People the Door

Reentry changes come in response to The Marshall Project – Cleveland investigation that showed people leaving jail got little help to avoid returning.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project November 21, 2024June 25, 2025

News & Views

After Thousands of Complaints and Years of Issues, Will Cuyahoga County Finally Move On to New Jail Food Vendor?

An RFP is out to possibly replace Trinity Service Group, though Brandon Chrostowski has already been told his offer was too expensive

by Mark Oprea November 7, 2024June 12, 2025

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County Jail Architects Make Case for Low-Rise, Four-Story Campus Design in Garfield Heights

Such a design would emphasize rehabilitation and allow staff to efficiently respond to inmates and coordinate with each other, they said

by Mark Oprea October 30, 2024April 7, 2025

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Cuyahoga County Council Appears Blindsided by Departure of Top Metro Doctor in Charge of Medical Care at County Jail

Dr. Julia Bruner resigned in December. Councilman Michael Gallagher said council had no idea there was a change in leadership

by Vince Grzegorek January 4, 2024July 2, 2025

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Cuyahoga County Jail Shows People the Door, Offers Little Else to Aid Reentry

Sheriff vows change in response to The Marshall Project – Cleveland investigation.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project December 7, 2023November 2, 2024

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At Community Meeting, Local Officials Sell the Garfield Heights County Jail Plan to Wary Residents

The Saturday morning meeting saw turnout from dozens of community members.

by Maria Elena Scott August 22, 2023July 17, 2025

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Cuyahoga County Council Members Reject Tax Extension for New County Jail

Although debate continues, a majority of council members appear to support the Garfield Heights location.

by Maria Elena Scott August 4, 2023September 3, 2024

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Reducing Jail Populations Does Not Cause an Uptick in Violent Crime: Studies

Researchers say they’ve debunked speculation that criminal justice reform fueled rising crime rates during the pandemic

by Monica Obradovic March 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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The High Cost of a Conversation From Cuyahoga County Jail

Phone calls from this Ohio county jail cost eight times as much as calls from any Ohio state prison.

by Cid Standifer, The Marshall Project February 1, 2023July 12, 2025

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Another Cuyahoga County Jail Inmate Died While in Custody

A cause of death has yet to be determined

by Vince Grzegorek December 9, 2022June 30, 2025

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Watch Timelapse Video of Stupid 34-Minute Walk from Tri-C Rapid Station to Proposed County Jail Site

Overgrowth, cracked and nonexistent sidewalks, speeding trucks galore

by Sam Allard October 3, 2022August 16, 2023

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Both Cuyahoga County Executive Candidates Strenuously Oppose New Jail Project

Ronayne and Weingart beg county council to pump the freaking brakes

by Sam Allard September 30, 2022August 16, 2023