Sheriff Gerald McFaul resigns amid questions about cash

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald McFaul resigned Wednesday afternoon following three months of Plain Dealer stories that spawned a criminal investigation and detailed a wide range of misconduct in his office.

The resignation came about 30 minutes after the newspaper asked his office about the latest set of allegations: that he accepted birthday and Christmas cards stuffed with cash from employees.

The 32-year sheriff cited failing health as the reason for his resignation, which will take effect April 1.