Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for alleged OWI offense: report
Authorities said Romo failed field sobriety tests before being booked and released, and a first-offense OWI in Wisconsin is usually a civil violation.
- On Thursday night, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports announcer Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence.
- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported a deputy pulled Romo over on Interstate 43 around 8 p.m. Thursday after he allegedly performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
- Authorities booked Romo at the Milwaukee County Jail before releasing him; a first-offense OWI is generally a civil offense in Wisconsin rather than a criminal charge.
- While no formal charges have been filed, Romo is scheduled for a court appearance on Sept. 21 regarding the citation, which carries a potential fine between $150 and $300.
- The Burlington native, who graduated from Burlington High School, was in his home state to participate in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament when the incident occurred.
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