Warren police officer arraigned on embezzlement charge

Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 29-year-old Jack Barnes, a Warren police officer, was arraigned on an embezzlement charge related to on-duty conduct with the Police Explorer Program, a charitable organization dedicated to youth interested in law enforcement. Barnes was one of the associate advisors of the Explorer Post.

In July 2025, a senior command officer reported a financial discrepancy after the Police Explorer Post finalized a charity event. The Warren Police Department referred the matter to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office for investigation, leading to a warrant request on an embezzlement charge. Barnes is currently on administrative leave.

It is alleged that on or about Friday, July 4, 2025, Barnes misappropriated funds from the Police Explorer Program. 

On Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, Barnes was arraigned before Judge Joseph Craigen Oster at the 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores, MI and charged with Embezzlement, $200 or More but Less than $1,000 from a Non-Profit or Charitable Organization, a 5-year felony.

Judge Oster set a $5,000 personal bond for Barnes. He included conditions of not leaving the state and no contact with the complaining witness. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the 40th District Court. 

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido stated, “Our justice system does not bend for titles or badges. In Macomb County, the law applies equally to every individual. While charges have been brought, this defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence, and that presumption remains unless and until a court determines otherwise.”

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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