Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence - WISN

What the report says

WISN Milwaukee reported that former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence. Citing the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and an arrest-detention report obtained by the station, WISN said the stop occurred around 5:30 p.m. as Romo was driving south on Interstate 43 near the Marquette Interchange.

According to WISN’s account of the report, Romo was taken into custody after he was assessed during standard field sobriety testing and was later booked and released on an OWI matter. The report listed his demeanor as cooperative, WISN said. The station also reported that the document did not show results from blood-alcohol or breath testing.

WISN noted that a first OWI offense in Wisconsin is generally treated as a civil violation rather than a criminal charge, with typical fines of $150 to $300. The station reported that Romo was assigned a Sept. 21 court date, but that his appearance is not required.

Romo has Wisconsin ties: he grew up in Burlington, graduated from Burlington High School and was recognized there as a standout multi-sport athlete. The school district named its athletic field for him in 2020, and he returned in 2022 for a formal dedication. Romo later became a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback with Dallas and is now part of CBS’ top NFL broadcast crew. The reported arrest is significant because it involves a high-profile sports broadcaster and former NFL player, but the information available from WISN describes an allegation at the citation stage, not an adjudicated outcome.