Macomb Co. Officer Thrown Down Stairs While Serving Man A Court Order: Reports

ARMADA, MI — Two Armada police officers were injured Wednesday after a fight with a man while serving him mental health papers, according to multiple reports, citing Armada Police Chief Richard Maierle.

Maierle said one of the officers was thrown off a second-floor balcony from a home on Fulton St. in Armada Township on Wednesday night. The officer suffered fractures to his spine, four broken ribs, a bruised lung, a broken nose and lacerations, according to reports.

"When our officer arrived, the female homeowner said the guy was non-combative to police," Maierle told the Macomb Daily. "But as soon as he sees our officer, he went right after him, picked him up and threw him over the stair railing."

The other officer suffered injuries and bruises in the fight, but didn't break any bones, though "he's in considerable pain," Maierle said, according to reports.

Additional officers eventually arrived at the scene and were able to arrest the man, reports said. He was placed in the Macomb County Jail as charges were pending.

Police said the two officers should make a full recovery.

No further details were released by police.