Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Police Department is disputing a recent TMJ4 News story about the July 2025 crash that killed two pedestrians on Water Street, calling the report “inaccurate” and “misleading.”
According to an MPD statement released Wednesday, the news outlet’s coverage “misrepresented” the department’s handling of the investigation, particularly regarding Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) procedures. MPD said reporter Jenna Rae did not contact the department prior to publication to verify facts or request comment.
Police said the lack of engagement led to “continued trauma” for victims’ families and undermined public confidence in the investigative process.
To clarify, MPD stated that an OWI investigator was dispatched to the scene following the crash and determined—based on evidence and observations—that no further testing of the driver was warranted. The department said the TMJ4 report’s characterization of their response “unjustly undermines the integrity” of officers and investigators.
“MPD remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and the well-being of our community,” the statement said, urging news outlets to verify information directly with the department before reporting on sensitive incidents.
The department added that the full press release can be viewed online at the official Milwaukee Police Department website.
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