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
MILWAUKEE —
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
WISN 12 News obtained the arrest-detention report, which says Romo was stopped Thursday around 5:30 p.m. while traveling southbound on Interstate 43 just south of the Marquette Interchange and “performed poorly” on standard field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody for OWI book and released. Under a field in the arrest report that asks the deputy to assess the “Arresting Demeanor,” it indicates Romo was “cooperative.”
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. The arrest report doesn’t indicate any blood alcohol or breathalyzer testing.
Romo grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School. He was the first Burlington High School student-athlete to be named all-state in three sports: football, basketball, and golf.
The Burlington Area School District named the athletic field there 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. However, his appearance isn’t mandatory.