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Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee during championship appearance

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee during championship appearance
Summary

Tony Romo was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was in Wisconsin for the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. Romo allegedly failed field sobriety tests and video footage shows him initially stating he had consumed 'zero drinks.' The arrest has drawn significant reaction from NFL media, with many expressing disbelief. Romo's next court appearance is scheduled for September 21.

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By the Numbers
  • •Romo arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee while attending amateur golf championship
  • •He failed field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer
  • •Footage of the incident has gone viral, prompting media reactions
  • •Romo is expected back in court on September 21
Latest Updates
  • 5:12 PMESPN — Police: Romo had open bottle of alcohol in car
  • 11:41 PMAbcnews.com — Tony Romo received open container citation following Wisconsin arrest: Authorities - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  • 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s Arrest Gets Complicated With Open Container Citation — Report
  • 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo reportedly had open alcohol bottle in car during OWI arrest
  • 7:00 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Tony Romo had open container of alcohol when pulled over - NBC Sports
  • 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘As Crazy As It Gets’ — NFL Media Stunned as Footage of Tony Romo’s Milwaukee OWI Arrest Goes Viral
What they're saying
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Tony Romo’s case has taken a new turn after an allegation that police found an open container of alcohol in the car he was driving. The former Cowboys QB was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) on July 23. An open container citation adds a new twist to Tony Romo’s arrest […] The post Tony Romo’s Arrest Gets Complicated With Open Container Citation — Report appeared first on Mandatory.

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Tony Romo may want to turn his phone off for the foreseeable future. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports’ polarizing lead NFL game analyst was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence in Milwaukee last week. Romo, a Wisconsin native, “performed poorly on field sobriety tests,” according to the…

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NFL media personnel are still in shock following Tony Romo’s recent OWI arrest. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested last Thursday evening in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

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