Macomb County corrections deputy accused of assaulting a jail inmate

A Macomb County corrections officer is dealing with prison costs, accused of assaulting an inmate on the county jail in September, the county prosecutor’s workplace stated.

Daniel Gallus III, 37, was arraigned Oct. 9 on costs of obstruction of justice, a five-year felony, and aggravated assault, a one-year felony, in 41B District Courtroom in Clinton Township, in keeping with a information launch from the prosecutor’s workplace and on-line courtroom information.

He’s accused of assaulting an inmate on the jail, situated in Mount Clemens, on Sept. 5, inflicting the inmate to require a head scan and stitches at a hospital, in keeping with the discharge.

As of Oct. 9, no further particulars in regards to the assault, the inmate or Gallus’ standing with the sheriff’s workplace had been out there.

Messages had been left for Gallus’ legal professional, who couldn’t instantly be reached for remark.

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Gallus pleaded not responsible and a $10,000 private bond was set throughout his arraignment, in keeping with courtroom information. A possible trigger convention is scheduled for Oct. 20.

Within the press launch, Sheriff Anthony Wickerham stated, “We’re conscious of the fees filed in opposition to certainly one of our Corrections Deputies. The Sheriff’s Workplace holds all personnel to the very best skilled and moral requirements, particularly concerning the usage of drive. Because the authorized course of unfolds, we stay dedicated to transparency, accountability and sustaining the general public’s belief.”

Prosecutor Peter Lucido stated within the press launch: “I wish to be clear: In Macomb County, everyone seems to be handled the identical below the regulation. Nobody is above the regulation, no matter occupation or place. On the similar time, each particular person is entitled to the presumption of innocence except and till confirmed responsible in a courtroom of regulation. We should enable the justice system to take its course.”

Contact Christina Corridor: chall@freepress.com. Comply with her on X: @challreporter.

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