SUMMARY
- Tony Romo was arrested on a first-offense OWI allegation after a traffic stop in Milwaukee.
- Authorities said he was booked and released, with a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.
- Officials have not confirmed whether Romo completed or declined a breath test, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was taken into custody Thursday evening in Milwaukee after a traffic stop resulted in an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) allegation, according to information released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and detention records obtained by local media.
Authorities said Romo was driving southbound on Interstate 43 near the city’s high-rise bridge when deputies stopped his vehicle at approximately 8 PM.
The detention report states that he did not successfully complete standardized field sobriety tests conducted during the stop.
Following the roadside investigation, Romo was arrested on a first offense OWI allegation. Records indicate he was booked and later released. Court documents list his next scheduled appearance for Sept. 21.
Officials have not confirmed whether Romo submitted to a breath test or declined one. The sheriff’s office said the case remains under investigation and noted that additional information could be released as the investigation progresses.
CBS, where Romo serves as the network’s lead NFL game analyst, did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to one of the reports.
Romo entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2003 before becoming the Dallas Cowboys’ starting quarterback during the 2006 season.
He remained with the franchise throughout his playing career before retiring after the 2016 season.
Shortly after leaving the field, Romo joined CBS Sports as an NFL analyst. This season is expected to mark his 10th year in the network’s lead broadcast role covering NFL games.
The incident occurred near Burlington, Wisconsin, where Romo grew up and attended Burlington High School.
During his high school career, he earned all state recognition in football, basketball and golf, becoming the school’s first athlete to achieve that distinction in three sports.
In 2020, the Burlington Area School District named a football field in his honor.
Reports indicated Romo was back in Wisconsin to participate in the Wisconsin State Amateur golf event.
Earlier Thursday, he spoke about his passion for golf, saying he enjoys its competitive challenge while acknowledging football was the sport in which he excelled.
The newly released detention report provides additional details about the traffic stop, including that Romo’s arrest followed field sobriety testing.
However, authorities have not released information regarding any breath test results, leaving that aspect of the investigation unconfirmed. The sheriff’s office has also stated that the matter remains under active investigation.
Because the case involves a nationally recognized former NFL player and current television broadcaster, it has drawn widespread attention.
Under Wisconsin law, a first-offense OWI is generally handled as a civil offense rather than a criminal charge and typically carries financial penalties if the allegation is sustained.
At this stage, the publicly available information is limited to the arrest details released by law enforcement and court scheduling information. No findings regarding guilt have been made, and the legal process is continuing.
The absence of confirmed breath test information means the available facts remain incomplete until investigators release additional details or court proceedings provide further information.
Romo remains one of the NFL’s most recognizable former quarterbacks because of both his playing career with the Cowboys and his prominent broadcasting role with CBS.
As preparations continue for another NFL season, attention is likely to remain on the legal process surrounding the case rather than his broadcasting schedule until more official information becomes available.
TABLE
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Person | Tony Romo |
| Incident | First-offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) |
| Date | Thursday, July 23 |
| Location | Southbound I-43, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Status | Booked and released |
| Court Date | Sept. 21 |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
| Breath Test | Not confirmed |
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing and indicated additional information could be released later.
CBS had not immediately responded to requests for comment at the time of the reports.
Romo is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21. Authorities have not announced whether additional evidence or statements will be released before that hearing.
Why was Tony Romo arrested?
According to detention records and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Romo was arrested on a first offense OWI allegation after deputies said he did not successfully complete standardized field sobriety tests during a traffic stop in Milwaukee.
Has Tony Romo been charged with a crime?
The reports state the arrest involved a first offense OWI. Under Wisconsin law, a first offense is generally treated as a civil offense rather than a criminal charge.
Has police released breath test results?
No. The available reports state authorities have not confirmed whether Romo submitted to or declined a breath test. The investigation remains ongoing.
SOURCE:
(Fox News 6)
