Susan Smiley – The Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, Mich.
Jun. 22—A 47-year-old Clinton Township man was arraigned in connection with impersonating fire personnel on two different occasions.
It is alleged that on May 5 Jason Edward Barnes came to the scene of a homicide with a badge and introduced himself as a fire captain where he tried to gain entry into the home as a death investigation was being conducted. It is also alleged on May 28 Barnes came to 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. He has also been charged with possession of firearm by a prohibited person and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, both five-year felonies, and Impersonating firefighter/emergency medical service personnel, a two year felony.
Additionally, he is being charged as a habitual fourth offender.
The investigation into Barnes is ongoing and more charges may be possible.
Barnes was arraigned in 41B District Court where Magistrate Ryan Zemke set bond at $250,000 cash/surety only. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for July 2 at 1 pm in front of Judge Carrie Fuca.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said impersonating public safety personnel is not something to be taken lightly and could compromise serious police and fire investigations.
“These actions not only disrupt investigations, but could contaminate crime scenes and pose a risk to public safety,” said Lucido.
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