The Brief
- Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson is already charged with misconduct in office.
- Prosecutors said they are reviewing additional case evidence and whether to charge Johnson with additional crimes.
- Johnson has been on paid leave for months. He has also pleaded not guilty.
GREENFIELD, Wis. – Greenfield’s police chief, already on paid leave and charged with misconduct in office, could be facing additional criminal charges.
Evidence under review
What they’re saying:
Jay Johnson appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday. At that hearing, Milwaukee County prosecutors said they are reviewing additional case evidence and whether to charge Johnson with additional crimes.
“Since the initial appearance, the defendant may have engaged in additional criminal conduct that’s being investigated,” said Nick Heitman, Milwaukee County assistant district attorney. “I am going to ask the court for a bail review date in two weeks, and at that point I believe the state will have probably filed additional criminal charges.” …