Southridge Mall closed early, fair was closed after several major fights

According to Greendale police, the Southridge Mall and a carnival held in the parking lot had to close early Saturday night because of several groups of teenagers. A police sergeant on the scene said fights broke out at the carnival around 4 p.m. Saturday night, forcing police to close the carnival early. The mall was closed to the public around 7 p.m. According to its website, the Southridge Mall is scheduled to close at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Multiple agencies responded to the mall, including Greendale, Greenfield and Hales Corners police. Greendale police said no one was seriously injured in the fights, but police made more than 10 arrests. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, WISN 12 News cameras captured Greendale and Greenfield police officers chasing large groups of teenagers near the mall on 76th Street. Cameras captured teenagers dancing on tables inside McDonald’s before police responded and forced the teens back outside. The chaos slowed traffic on 76th Street as teens ran into the roadway and swerved to avoid oncoming vehicles. WISN 12 news crews observed one person being arrested. Police apparently dispersed most of the teens by 9 p.m. This story will continue to develop and we will update as new information becomes available.