Tony Romo Taken Into Custody for Suspected Impaired Driving

WHO:

WISN - Romo grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School.

WISN - Romo was the first Burlington High School student-athlete to be named all-state in three sports: football, basketball, and golf.

CBS News - Tony Romo, CBS football analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback.

WISN - Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

WHAT:

USA Today - Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin.

USA Today - Romo was booked by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after his arrest at 6:18 p.m. CT and was released at 11:01 p.m.

USA Today - A charge of OWI (operating while under the influence) would be the first for Romo.

USA Today - Romo's court date is set for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT.

USA Today - Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin.

The Guardian - Romo is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Pro Football Network - Romo "performed poorly" on sobriety tests before his OWI arrest.

USA Today - Romo was booked by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after his arrest at 6:18 p.m. CT and was released at 11:01 p.m.

USA Today - Romo's arrest occurred the same day as the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship tournament, where he earned $60.

USA Today - A charge of OWI (operating while under the influence) would be the first for Romo.

USA Today - Romo was booked by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after his arrest at 6:18 p.m. CT and was released at 11:01 p.m.

USA Today - Romo's court date is set for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT.

NY Post - Romo's arrest occurred the same day as the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship tournament, where he earned $60.

NBC News - Romo was booked on suspicion of impaired driving.

WTNH - Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Newsweek - Romo was released after his arrest and faces court in September.

WISN - Romo is a four-time Pro Bowler and is part of CBS’ lead NFL broadcast team.

CBS News - Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI).

WISN - Romo performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.

WISN - A first-offense OWI in Wisconsin is generally a civil offense, carrying a fine ranging from $150 to $300.

WISN - Romo was given a court date of September 21.

WHERE:

CBS News - The arrest occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

WISN - Romo was stopped while traveling southbound on Interstate 43.

WISN - The Burlington Area School District named Tony Romo Field in February 2020.

CBS News - The arrest occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

WISN - Romo was stopped while traveling southbound on Interstate 43.

WHEN:

The Guardian - Romo has a court appearance set for 21 September.

USA Today - Romo has a court date set for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT.

US Magazine - Romo was pulled over around 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

WISN - Romo was given a court date of September 21.

WISN - Romo returned in September 2022 for the field’s official dedication during Burlington High School’s homecoming.

CBS News - Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.

WISN - The arrest took place overnight on Thursday.

WHY:

WISN - The reason for the arrest was suspicion of operating while under the influence.

HOW:

WISN - Romo was stopped by law enforcement and subsequently performed field sobriety tests.

Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on suspicion of operating while intoxicated while traveling southbound on Interstate 43. He was booked by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and released later that evening, marking this as his first charge of operating while under the influence. Romo's court date is scheduled for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT.