Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee for Alleged OWI Offense:
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Here's everything confirmed so far.
Tony Romo Arrested on Suspicion of OWI
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports lead NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), first offense, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Romo, 46, was pulled over around 8 p.m. while driving southbound on Interstate 43, on the city's high-rise bridge. According to the sheriff's office arrest detention report, he was taken into custody after performing poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. He was booked into jail around 9:45 p.m. and released shortly after.
Why Romo Was in Wisconsin
Romo isn't just any visitor to the Milwaukee area — he's a Wisconsin native. Born and raised in Burlington, a small city about 40 minutes south of Milwaukee, Romo was back in his home state to play in the annual Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, which wrapped up that same week in West Bend.
What's Still Unknown
Several key details about the arrest have not yet been made public:
- Whether Romo submitted to a breath or blood alcohol test, or declined one
- What type of vehicle he was driving
- Whether anyone else was in the car with him
- His blood alcohol concentration, if tested
Neither the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office nor CBS has issued a detailed public statement beyond confirming the arrest itself.
What Happens Next
Romo is due in court on September 21. Notably, Wisconsin is the only state in the country where a first-offense OWI is not treated as a criminal charge — it's handled as a civil citation, typically carrying a fine in the range of $150 to $300 rather than jail time or a criminal record.
This marks Romo's first known arrest. He is married with three children.
A Look at Romo's Career
Undrafted out of Eastern Illinois in 2003, Romo became the Cowboys' starting quarterback during the 2006 season and went on to throw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns over his career, earning four Pro Bowl selections. He finished tied for third in MVP voting in 2014.
After retiring following the 2016 season, Romo transitioned almost immediately into broadcasting, joining CBS Sports as a color commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. The pairing has since become the network's top NFL broadcast team, calling multiple Super Bowls together, and Romo is widely regarded as one of the most prominent analysts in the sport today.
The Bottom Line
As one of the most recognizable voices in NFL broadcasting, Romo's arrest is likely to draw significant attention in the coming weeks, particularly as more details emerge and his September court date approaches. For now, the known facts remain limited to the sheriff's office report: a late-night traffic stop on I-43, a failed field sobriety test, and a scheduled court appearance still two months away.
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