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Hi Greenfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next in Greenfield's high-stakes move to oust its police chief?
  • How a 17-year-old's 80-mph Greenfield chase ended in charges.
  • Why Greenfield police led the probe into a Waukesha store shooting.

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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greenfield Police and Fire Commission discusses removing police chief (wisn.com) — Greenfield's Police and Fire Commission has moved one step closer to potentially removing Police Chief Jay Johnson, scheduling proceedings after the mayor filed formal charges over what he calls highly concerning behavior. Johnson, already on leave and facing a separate misconduct case, plans to fight the allegations as residents await release of the internal investigation details.
   

• 'A car is a weapon': Teen driver accused in Greenfield police chase warns others to think twice (wisn.com) — A recent high-speed police chase through Greenfield streets ended with a 17-year-old Milwaukee driver arrested after allegedly racing, fleeing officers at 80 mph in a 30 zone, and crashing into a yard. He now faces felony charges, says he deeply regrets risking others' safety, and hopes Greenfield-area teens think twice before running from police.
   

• DA finds Waukesha officer justified in July Meijer shooting (cbs58.com) — Greenfield residents should know their police department led the independent investigation into a July shooting at a Waukesha Meijer, where the district attorney has now ruled an officer's use of deadly force justified. Greenfield police are working with Waukesha authorities on when more records can be released, while a related criminal case continues in court.
   

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Ok Greenfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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