Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested for OWI

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Milwaukee County on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The arrest, confirmed by law enforcement records, marks the first publicly reported legal incident for the 46-year-old broadcaster.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Romo was pulled over around 8 p.m. while driving southbound on Interstate 43. Authorities stated he performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests at the scene. Romo was taken into custody, booked, and later released the same evening. A court date has been scheduled for September 21.

The incident occurred near Burlington, Wisconsin, where Romo grew up and attended high school. He was reportedly in the area participating in the Wisconsin State Amateur golf tournament earlier on Thursday. Romo spoke to local media at the tournament about his competitive nature in both golf and football.

Under Wisconsin law, a first-offense operating while intoxicated violation is typically treated as a civil offense, not a criminal misdemeanor, assuming there are no aggravating factors like injuries or prior offenses. Standard...