Tony Romo's OWI arrest came after he participated in a golf tournament
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Key Points:
- Former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after participating in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament.
- The arrest occurred around 6:15 p.m. CT on I-43 in Milwaukee, approximately 40 miles from where Romo competed; he was booked at 9:45 p.m. and released around 11 p.m. CT.
- Romo reportedly performed poorly on field sobriety tests, though it is unclear if he underwent breath testing to determine blood-alcohol concentration.
- His first court appearance is scheduled for September 21, just six days before he is set to call the Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil.
- CBS News has reported on the arrest, but the CBS Sports website has not yet provided any coverage.
