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Macomb County Corrections Deputy Charged in Alleged Jail Assault

Officials pledge transparency, stressing presumption of innocence as the case advances to an Oct. 20 probable-cause hearing.

Overview

  • Deputy Daniel Gallus was arraigned Oct. 9 in 41B District Court in Clinton Township on obstruction of justice and aggravated assault.
  • Magistrate Ryan Zemke set a $10,000 personal bond for Gallus following the arraignment.
  • Prosecutors allege the Sept. 5 incident at the Macomb County Jail sent an inmate to a hospital for a head scan and stitches.
  • Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said no one is above the law and emphasized the presumption of innocence.
  • Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the sheriff's office holds personnel to high standards regarding use of force and will remain transparent during the process.