Jason Edward Barnes, 47, from Clinton Township, has been charged with impersonating fire personnel at two different crime scenes.
Allegedly, Barnes came to the scene of a homicide with a badge and introduced himself as a fire captain. He tried to gain entry into the home where a death investigation was being conducted on Sunday (May 5).
Officials say the 47-year-old man also alleged on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 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 for the Sunday, May 25, 2024, incident.
He has also been charged with possession of a 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, 2024 incident.
Barnes is also being charged as a habitual fourth offender. The investigation into the 47-year-old is ongoing, and more charges may be possible.
Barnes was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court, where bond was set bond at $250,000 cash/surety only.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 1 p.m.