Tony Romo faces three charges after July OWI arrest in Milwaukee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Tony Romo is facing three charges following his arrest in Milwaukee County on July 23 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The charges include unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants, and OWI, all filed on August 27. During the stop on I-43, an open container was found in Romo's vehicle, and he reportedly performed poorly on sobriety tests. He also refused to take a breathalyzer test. Romo has been placed on leave by CBS, with no set timetable for his return.
- •Charges stem from a July 23 arrest in Milwaukee County.
- •Romo was stopped for unsafe passing and intoxication suspicion.
- •An open container was found in his vehicle.
- •He refused a breathalyzer test during the arrest.
- •Romo is currently on leave from CBS.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo facing new citations from July arrest
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo accepts 'full responsibility' after OWI charges, rep says
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo faces three charges after OWI arrest, new court records show
"Romo, who was arrested July 23 on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, was formally charged Thursday, Aug. 27.
"The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback faces charges stemming from a July arrest in Milwaukee County.
"The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested July 23.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:49 PMTony Romo facing new citations from July arrest
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested July 23.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:09 PMTony Romo accepts 'full responsibility' after OWI charges, rep says
Romo, who was arrested July 23 on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, was formally charged Thursday, Aug. 27.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:46 AMTony Romo faces three charges after OWI arrest, new court records show
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback faces charges stemming from a July arrest in Milwaukee County.
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