A 47-year-old Clinton Township man has been arraigned in connection with impersonating fire personnel on two different occasions.
It is alleged that on Sunday, May 5, Jason Edward Barnes arrived at the scene of a homicide with a badge and introduced himself as a fire captain where he tried to gain entry into the home where a death investigation was being conducted.
It is also alleged that on Tuesday, May 28, Barnes arrived at a fire investigation outfitted in firefighter gear with a badge and spoke with officers at the scene.
Barnes has been charged with Impersonating Firefighter/Emergency Medical Service Personnel, a two-year felony, and Unlawful Use of Fire Emblems/Logos, a 93-day misdemeanor for the Sunday, May 25, incident.
He has been charged with Possession of Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a five-year felony, Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person, a five-year felony, and Impersonating Firefighter/Emergency Medical Service Personnel, a two year felony for the Tuesday, May 28 incident.
He is also being charged as a habitual fourth offender.
The investigation into Barnes is ongoing and more charges may be possible according to the prosecutor’s office.
Barnes was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court where Magistrate Zemke set bond at $250,000 cash/surety only.
A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2.
“We take the act of impersonating emergency personnel very seriously, as it undermines the trust and safety of our community,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “These actions not only disrupt investigations, but could contaminate crime scenes and pose a risk to public safety.”
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