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id: 266af3284f
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 15:04 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:04 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Cleveland man allegedly tried to bribe sheriff's deputy

Authorities say Rashad Watson, a convicted felon, tried to pay a sheriff's deputy after a stolen gun was found in his SUV while driving from Cleveland to Pittsburgh.

Section: [Public Safety](/cleveland/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Rashad Watson](/cleveland/wiki/rashad-watson.md)

## Coverage

- [cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer](https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2026/11/cleveland-man-released-from-prison-for-triple-shooting-tried-to-bribe-sheriffs-deputy-feds-say.html), 2026-11-10 15:04 EST: Cleveland man released from prison for triple shooting tried to bribe sheriff’s deputy, feds say

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