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Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions

Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions BROOKFIELD — A staffing shortage within the Brookfield Police Department will result in the suspension of overnight police coverage beginning February 1, 2026, marking a significant change for a department that has provided uninterrupted 24/7 service for more than …

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Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear

Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear A jury trial scheduled Monday in East Brookfield District Court involving Brookfield resident John D. Holdcraft was postponed after the defendant failed to appear, with his attorney informing the court that Holdcraft had been hospitalized that morning. Charges Filed Holdcraft is charged with: Criminal harassment, …

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