MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A 48-year-old Macomb County man has been sentenced in connection with impersonating emergency personnel at crime scenes.
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, Jason Barnes, of Clinton Township, was sentenced to identical concurrent sentences on three separate files, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
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The sentence includes the following:
- 24 Months of Zero Tolerance Probation.
- Must undergo a psychiatric evaluation and comply with recommended treatment.
- Must enroll in counseling.
- Complete the Cognitive Restructuring Program.
- No drugs or alcohol without valid prescription.
- Must not possess identification, insignia, badges, uniforms, other items associated with a criminal justice or law enforcement agency, or any item that suggests he is a member of a criminal justice or law enforcement agency.
- He must not be in possession of military, government, police, firefighter, or emergency personnel ID, badges, or other items that may be used to identify as such or attempt to represent himself as such in any capacity.
- Fines & Costs.
The investigation into Barnes began on Oct. 19, 2023.
A Clinton Township officer was investigating a homicide when Barnes showed up, presented himself as a first responder and offered to assist the officer.
After this, police investigated Barnes and discovered that he had also impersonated firefighters and emergency medical service personnel at other active crime scenes.
Previous coverage: Clinton Township man charged for impersonating fire personnel at 2 crime scenes
In June, Barnes pleaded no contest to the following:
- Each file included a charge of impersonating a firefighter/Emergency Medical Service personnel, a two-year felony.
- One file included a charge of possession of firearms by a prohibited Person, a five-year felony.
- One file included a charge of ammunition possession by a prohibited person, a five-year felony.
- Two files included a charge of unlawful use of a fire emblem, a 93-day misdemeanor.
- Two files also had a habitual offender – second offense notice, which is an aggravating sentencing factor.
“Today’s sentence sends a clear message that impersonating emergency personnel will not be tolerated,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “The court’s sentence makes clear that accountability comes first, while also requiring mental health treatment to reduce the risk of future harm. Protecting the public will always remain our top priority.”