Records detail Greenfield police chief’s rise despite disciplinary history

New records show how Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson returned to the department and rose to chief despite a history of discipline before facing a misconduct charge.

Police chief promotion despite disciplinary history
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Newly released public records outline how Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson rose through the ranks of the department despite a long history of discipline, years before he was criminally charged.

Minneapolis ICE shooting; Wisconsin legal expert explains next steps

As the FBI leads the investigation into the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, Wisconsin legal experts explain what investigators will examine next and how the case could proceed.

Missing Greenfield woman located, safe

Police said Christine Duffy was located and safely returned to her home.

Greenfield fatal house fire; 1 dead, police investigate

A 61-year-old man was found dead after a bedroom fire at a Greenfield home Sunday afternoon, Dec. 28, with officials saying the fire extinguished itself and remains under investigation.

Hugh Jackman serves Kopp's Frozen Custard to adoring movie fans

Australian actor Hugh Jackman was in Greenfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 2 to do two things – to promote his new movie, "Song Sung Blue," and take his first taste of Kopp's Frozen Custard.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Javonte Green investigated for upskirting

U.S. Marshals are searching for a man investigated for taking intimate photos of unsuspecting women. A search of Javonte Green’s phone led to even more charges.

Hugh Jackman coming to Greenfield Kopp's Frozen Custard; here's why

Actor Hugh Jackman will serve custard at the Greenfield Kopp's location, promoting the upcoming release of "Song Sung Blue," on Dec. 2.

Greenfield police chief to stand trial
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Greenfield's police chief is headed to trial charged with misconduct in office. On Monday, Nov. 24, prosecutors hit the embattled top cop with another felony.

Greenfield police chief to stand trial, accused of felony misconduct

Greenfield's police chief is headed to trial charged with misconduct in office. On Monday, Nov. 24, prosecutors hit the embattled top cop with another felony.

Greenfield police chase; fleeing driver crashes
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Four people were taken to the hospital after a Greenfield police chase ended in a crash on Milwaukee’s south side on Thursday night, Nov. 20.

Greenfield police: Missing, endangered man found dead

The Greenfield Police Department said Mark Ziegler, reported missing and endangered on Wednesday, has been located.

Greenfield police chief promoted despite disciplinary issues: records

How did Jay Johnson get the Greenfield police chief job in the first place? FOX6 News tracked down the people who put him in power.

Greenfield police chief had history of disciplinary issues: records

Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson is charged with misconduct in office, and FOX6 obtained documents that show his disciplinary history.

Greenfield police chief accused of felony misconduct; charges filed

Milwaukee County prosecutors charged Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with felony misconduct in office.

Former Greenfield HS assistant coach charged with sexual assault

A former Greenfield High School assistant track coach has been criminally charged – accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student-athlete.

Wisconsin families fight to bring WWII heroes home 80 years later

Two Milwaukee-area families – connected by Marine pilot Walter Eck and gunner Irvin Korotki – only recently learned their loved ones served and died together in World War II.