Capitol News

Two Sterling Heights police officers, James Sribniak and Jack Currie, have been ordered to stand trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court following an incident involving the pursuit and apprehension of a Roseville man in February 2024. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Officer Sribniak faces one count of misconduct in office, which carries a maximum penalty of five years, and one count of felonious assault, with a possible four-year sentence. Officer Currie is charged with one count of misconduct in office and one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, which could result in up to ten years in prison.

The charges stem from events on February 25, 2024. Officers Sribniak and Currie were involved in both vehicular and foot pursuits after a domestic violence suspect from Roseville fled an earlier traffic stop. According to allegations, once the suspect was on the ground surrounded by officers—and after being subjected to multiple taser deployments—Officer Currie allegedly struck the suspect’s head and face several times with his fist and kicked him in the head and neck area. Officer Sribniak, who was handling a K9 unit dog, is accused of ordering the dog to bite the suspect on his posterior right hip.

Both officers were formally charged in October 2024.

Attorney General Nessel stated: “We expect police officers to exercise sound and professional judgment, especially when making the serious decision to deploy a K9. I am glad this case has finally moved forward to trial and look forward to presenting our case in court.”

Sribniak and Currie are scheduled for their next court appearance on October 6 at the 16th Circuit Court.

Authorities remind that criminal charges are only allegations at this stage; both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The Department will not provide booking photos for either officer.