Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested overnight in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and an arrest-detention report.

Sister station WISN obtained the arrest-detention report, which says Romo was stopped Thursday around 6 p.m. while traveling southbound on Interstate 43 and performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody for OWI and released.

In Wisconsin, a first-offense OWI is generally a civil offense, not a criminal charge. The citation typically carries a fine ranging from $150 to $300.

He was the first Burlington High School student-athlete to be named all-state in three sports: football, basketball, and golf.

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The Burlington Area School District named Tony Romo Field in February 2020. Romo returned in September 2022 for the field’s official dedication during Burlington High School’s homecoming.

Romo is a four-time Pro Bowler and is part of CBS’ lead NFL broadcast team.

The report says Romo was given a court date of Sept. 21.