Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI; court date set
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night, July 23, for a first-offense OWI after deputies stopped him on southbound I-43. He was booked and released following poor field sobriety tests, with a court date set for Sept. 21, according to local reports. The case has drawn attention because Romo is a Wisconsin native and a lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports.
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Key Takeaways
- Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night, July 23, in Milwaukee for OWI, first offense.
- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped him southbound on I-43 after he performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
- Romo was booked and released; his court date is Sept. 21.
- In Wisconsin, a first-offense OWI is generally a civil offense with a typical fine of $150 to $300.
- Romo grew up in Burlington, Wis., and is part of CBS's lead NFL broadcast team.
What happened during Tony Romo's Milwaukee traffic stop?
According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Romo was stopped while traveling southbound on Interstate 43 on the high-rise bridge. WISN reported the stop occurred Thursday around 8 p.m.
FOX6 News obtained Romo's arrest detention report, which said he was taken into custody after performing poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. He was booked and released.
When is Tony Romo's court date?
Romo is due in court on Sept. 21. Both FOX6 News Milwaukee and WISN cited that date from the arrest-detention report.
Local outlets said they were still gathering details as the story developed.
Why does a first-offense OWI matter in Wisconsin?
WISN noted that 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.
That legal framing matters for readers parsing the case: authorities listed the arrest as OWI 1st, and the public record so far centers on the traffic stop, field tests, booking, and the September court appearance.
Who is Tony Romo beyond the arrest headlines?
Romo is a four-time Pro Bowler and part of CBS's lead NFL broadcast team. He grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School, where he was the first student-athlete named all-state in football, basketball, and golf.
The Burlington Area School District named Tony Romo Field in February 2020, and he returned in September 2022 for its dedication. As a Burlington native, he has also made the Wisconsin Amateur Championship a regular summer stop, according to NBC26.