Tony Romo arrested for suspected intoxication, refuses breath test

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Tony Romo arrested for suspected intoxication, refuses breath test

Summary

Tony Romo, former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst, was arrested Thursday in Milwaukee for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Reports indicate that Romo refused to submit to breath testing after his arrest. He was cited for this refusal, which in Wisconsin can lead to a one-year revocation of driving privileges and the installation of an ignition interlock device. A representative from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office confirmed that the case is a traffic violation and not a criminal charge. Romo was in the area for a golf tournament but has withdrawn from the Texas State Open scheduled to begin Tuesday.

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Key Details

•Romo arrested Thursday in Milwaukee for suspected intoxication.
•Refusal to take breath test could lead to driving privilege revocation.
•Case classified as a traffic violation, not a criminal charge.
•Romo withdrew from the upcoming Texas State Open.
•The incident occurred during a golf tournament appearance.

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What they're saying

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It had been unclear whether former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo had submitted to breath testing after his Thursday arrest in Milwaukee for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
— NBCSports.comby Mike Florio

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It had been unclear whether former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo had submitted to breath testing after his Thursday arrest in Milwaukee for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
— Yahoo Sports