Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 while driving in Wisconsin. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was stopped by police after leaving a golf course. Bodycam footage showed him stating he was heading to meet family when authorities initiated a field sobriety test. Romo performed poorly on the tests and was taken into custody for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. He was booked at 9:45 p.m. and released an hour later. His next court appearance is set for September 21.
- •Romo was stopped while driving in Wisconsin.
- •He mentioned heading to meet family.
- •Field sobriety tests indicated impairment.
- •He was booked and released on the same night.
- •Court appearance is scheduled for September 21.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo says he's going to grandparents house in bodycam footage from arrest
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo Told Cops He Was ‘Going to Meet Grandma and Grandpa’ Before Arrest
"Tony Romo was on his way to meet some loved ones before he got pulled over and arrested. On Thursday, July 23, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, 46, was stopped by authorities while driving in Wisconsin. When asked where he was coming from, Romo answered “the golf course,” and added, “I’m going to meet grandma […]
"Ton Romo told an officer he was coming from a golf course and heading to his grandparent's house before he was arrested on July 23.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:05 PMTony Romo says he's going to grandparents house in bodycam footage from arrest
Ton Romo told an officer he was coming from a golf course and heading to his grandparent's house before he was arrested on July 23.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:31 PMTony Romo Told Cops He Was ‘Going to Meet Grandma and Grandpa’ Before Arrest
Tony Romo was on his way to meet some loved ones before he got pulled over and arrested. On Thursday, July 23, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, 46, was stopped by authorities while driving in Wisconsin. When asked where he was coming from, Romo answered “the golf course,” and added, “I’m going to meet grandma […]
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