Cuyahoga County Chief Deputy Joseph Greiner has been appointed as the interim county sheriff, according to a news release from the county.
Greiner began serving in 2012 prior to working in the Lorain County Sheriff's Department and Medina Township Police Department.
“Chief Deputy Greiner has been a valuable member of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for over a decade and his dedication to service is clear,” said County Executive Chris Ronayne.
Greiner will hold the position until Ronayne names a formal candidate for the job.
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