Man arrested for impersonating a first responder

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Pittsburgh Police arrested a man this week they say was impersonating a first responder in Oakland.

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Court documents say Patrick Barton pulled up behind an off-duty police sergeant with emergency lights flashing.

Barton reportedly told another officer he is an assistant fire chief in Avalon, but admitted he wasn't heading to a fire.

Barton is now facing charges including impersonating a public servant.

He is also facing theft and receiving stolen property charges in Ross Township.

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