The Brief
- Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson was charged with felony misconduct in office by Milwaukee County prosecutors.
- The charge stems from an investigation into Johnson’s alleged use of a city-owned surveillance camera at his private home and threatening officers.
- Johnson was put on paid administrative leave while the city conducted its internal investigation.
GREENFIELD, Wis. – Milwaukee County prosecutors charged Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with felony misconduct in office. The charge relates to an investigation into the use of a city-owned surveillance camera for use at his Wind Lake home, violating codes of conduct, and threatening other Greenfield officers.
Johnson, 58, has been on paid administrative leave since late April, when FOX6 News learned of an internal investigation into Johnson while at the helm of the suburban Milwaukee department. Johnson remains on paid leave, pending the completion of the city’s internal investigation.
FOX6 News went to Johnson’s home. We heard someone inside, but nobody answered the door. Johnson then emailed FOX6 News says all questions should be directed to his attorney. We are still waiting to hear back.…