TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- A Grand Traverse County sheriff's sergeant and deputy who were allegedly involved in an assault at a Traverse City bar have been suspended without pay, police said.

Sgt. Aimee Johnson, a corrections officer, and road patrol deputy Kenneth Chubb were off-duty during the fight Saturday, March 12, at Little Bohemia, 540 W. Front St.

Employees had refused to serve alcohol to Johnson and Chubb prior to the confrontation. Police, who arrived on scene around 6:40 p.m., said two female employees were assaulted.

"The Sheriff's office fully understands that any person charged with a crime innocent until proven guilty in court. However, with recent incidents around the country involving police conduct which have shown some questionable actions by police officers, this incident involving our officers does not help the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in demonstrating to the public that are officers provide a high level of of service and professionalism to our community," says a statement from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office.

Johnson, 31, faces two counts of assault and battery and for being a drunk, disorderly person. Chubb, 35, is charged with assault and battery.

The suspension will continue until the investigation into the criminal complaints conclude. An internal investigation is ongoing.