Man Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter at Structure Fire

On March 27, 2024 at approximately 12:10am, Members of the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to 224 Morehead Street for a structure fire. When firefighters first arrived, a neighbor was on-scene, dressed in FDNY turnout gear and attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose. Morganton Firefighters began to take over suppression efforts; however, the male refused to vacate the property or allow fire professionals to begin fireground operations. After multiple commands, law units responded and took the male, Christopher Victor Miglino, 37, of Morganton into custody. Miglino was charged with the following offenses:

- Resist, Delay, Obstruct Public Officer
- Impersonating a Firefighter/Medical Personnel
- City Ordinance Violation (Obedience to Fire Personnel)

Miglino did not receive a bond as he was currently out on pre-trial release. Miglino's court date is set for April 18, 2024.