Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee, court date scheduled
FOX6 News Milwaukee • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), first offense, in Milwaukee on July 23 after failing standardized field sobriety tests.
- Romo was stopped on the high-rise bridge driving south on I-43, booked around 9:45 p.m., and released by 11 p.m.; further details about the vehicle or blood alcohol concentration have not been disclosed.
- Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21 regarding the OWI charge.
- Romo, a Burlington native, recently participated in the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship and retired from professional football in 2017, now serving as a CBS color commentator.
- During his NFL career, Romo threw for over 34,000 yards, 248 touchdowns, was a four-time Pro Bowler, and was the Cowboys' starting quarterback from 2006 to 2015.
