A veteran Macomb County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was fired Thursday prior to him being charged in a criminal case relating to an incident at the Macomb County Jail, authorities said.

Daniel Gallus, 37, was arraigned in 41B District Court on charges of obstruction of justice and aggravated assault. Magistrate Ryan Zemke released him on a $10,000 personal bond.

Prosecutors said Gallus is accused of assaulting an inmate at the county jail on Sept. 5. The assault resulted in the inmate needing a head scan and stitches at the hospital.

No further information on the incident was provided.

“We are aware of the charges filed against one of our Corrections Deputies,” Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said in a statement.

“The Sheriff’s Office holds all personnel to the highest professional

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