Officers James Sribniak and Jack Currie are facing assault and common law offenses.

The incident happened in February 2024 in Roseville after an incident that began in Sterling Heights and included a pursuit of the suspect.

Gary Young was bitten by the police dog on the right hip area, according to testimony.

Two Sterling Heights police officers will stand trial on charges after a police dog was ordered to bite a suspect on the ground during a February 2024 incident in Roseville.

The cases against officers James Sribniak, 31, and Jack Currie, 29, were bound over Sept. 19 to Macomb County Circuit Court by 39th District Court Judge Alyia Marie Hakim.

Hakim's decision came after a lengthy preliminary hearing held on and off since June 26, with witnesses for the prosecution and the defens

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