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Tony Romo also cited for open alcoholic beverage in car during OWI arrest
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Key Points:
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated and cited for possessing an open container in his vehicle, along with unsafe passing on the right.
- Police bodycam footage shows Romo denying drinking before the arrest, but officers noted signs of intoxication such as red, glassy eyes and the smell of alcohol on his breath; Romo refused a breath test citing legal advice.
- Romo was driving after participating in the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship and subsequently withdrew from another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open.
- Since retiring from football in 2017, Romo has worked as a CBS color commentator and has called three Super Bowls alongside Jim Nantz.
- Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21 and has not yet commented publicly on the incident.
