MACOMB COUNTY, MI – A corrections deputy was accused of assaulting an inmate at the Macomb County Jail last month.

Daniel Gallus was arraigned Thursday, Oct. 9, in 41B District Court in Clinton County, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a news release.

Gallus was charged with obstruction of justice, a 5-year felony, and aggravated assault, a 1-year misdemeanor.

Prosecutors alleged Gallus assaulted an inmate at the county jail on Sept. 5, 2025, resulting in the inmate needing a head scan and stitches.

The Detroit Free Press reported Gallus was terminated from the sheriff’s office after his arraignment.

“We are aware of the charges filed against one of our Corrections Deputies,” Macomb County Sheriff Wickersham said in a statement provided by the prosecutor’s office. “The S

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