Tony Romo's Drunk Driving Arrest Revealed in Bodycam Footage

WHO:

Daily Mail - Tony Romo, former Cowboys quarterback

NY Post - A female police officer involved in the arrest

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Romo was cited for alleged possession of open intoxicants, in addition to operating while intoxicated and unsafe passing on the right.

NBC Sports - Romo faces a potential revocation of his driver’s license for one year due to his refusal to submit to breath testing.

NY Post - Officers claimed that Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car at the time of his OWI arrest, found on the passenger side of his black jeep before it was towed.

TMZ - Officers reported that Romo had an open bottle of booze in his car during his OWI arrest.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo told the officer he was on his way to see his grandparents and had consumed "zero" drinks during the traffic stop.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The deputy noted that Romo had "red, glassy eyes" and "the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage from your breath."

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo asked the deputy if he could "do exercises" first, citing aggravation of previous back injuries before proceeding to stretch for around 20 seconds.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo smiled and briefly laughed when asked about recent head injuries or concussions, saying, "Over the years, yes, but not recently."

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office report detailing the stop stated Romo "performed poorly" on the standardized field sobriety tests but did not provide additional detail.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo received a citation Monday for refusal to take a test for intoxication, according to court records obtained by The Dallas Morning News.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office stated that the case is considered a traffic violation and not a criminal charge.

TMZ - Officers reportedly claimed that Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car at the time of his OWI arrest, found on the passenger side of his black jeep before it was towed.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo was found to have "a few shooters," slang for small containers of alcohol, in his bag during the arrest.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office stated that the case is considered a traffic violation and not a criminal charge.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - According to a 2018 Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau document, a first-time operating while intoxicated offense is considered a civil infraction.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo was booked on one count of allegedly operating while intoxicated.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office report stated Romo "performed poorly" on the standardized field sobriety tests.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo received a citation on a Monday for refusal to take a test for intoxication.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - A court appearance has been set for Sept. 21.

Daily Mail - Romo was seen stretching against the hood of the police car before performing the sobriety tests.

Daily Mail - Romo was captured on bodycam footage arguing with the officer about performing the sobriety test, stating, "Go ahead dude," before starting the exercises.

NBC Sports - Romo stated, “I hear from all the lawyers, ‘Don’t ever do that,’” when asked to submit to breath testing.

NBC Sports - Romo asked, “Did I pass this test?” after the deputy stopped the sobriety test, to which the deputy replied, “Turn around.”

US Magazine - Romo has been issued a citation for "refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest," according to court records viewed by Us.

NBC Sports - The bodycam footage shows Romo repeatedly asking if he can call his lawyer, with the deputy telling him he cannot.

NBC Sports - The deputy explained that Romo would be taken to a level area for the sobriety test due to the busy highway where he was pulled over.

NBC Sports - Romo stated, “No,” when asked if he understood the instructions for the heel-to-toe walking test, saying, “I don’t. There’s too many.”

NBC Sports - After being asked to stand on one leg, Romo initially could not decide which leg to use before choosing his left leg and using his arms for balance.

NBC Sports - After the deputy stopped the test, Romo asked, “Did I pass this test?” to which the deputy replied, “Turn around.”

NBC Sports - Romo was asked to perform the heel-to-toe walking test in bare feet.

NBC Sports - During the sobriety test, Romo's heel landed far in front of his toe with each step.

NBC Sports - Romo was initially unable to decide which leg to use when asked to stand on one leg.

NBC Sports - After the deputy stopped the test, Romo asked, “Did I pass this test?” to which the deputy replied, “Turn around.”

NBC Sports - Romo asked if he could make a call because “there’s a plane taking off” before being told he was under arrest.

NBC Sports - Romo was seen stretching against the hood of the police car before performing the sobriety tests, as captured in the bodycam footage.

Daily Mail - Romo asked the officer, “Go ahead dude,” before starting the series of exercises for the sobriety test.

NBC Sports - Romo was asked if he would submit to breath testing, to which he replied, “We’re not doing that. I hear from all the lawyers, ‘Don’t ever do that.’ So we’re not gonna do that.”

US Magazine - A handcuffed Romo asked, “Is it possible to call my parents just to tell them that I’m not dead?” during the arrest process.

NBC Sports - Bodycam video and audio from both the initial traffic stop and the field sobriety test have been published by TMZ.

NBC Sports - During the field sobriety test, Romo stated, “I don’t. There’s too many,” when asked if he understood the instructions.

NBC Sports - Romo mentioned he had “two back surgeries” before attempting the heel-to-toe walking test.

NBC Sports - Romo was asked to stand on one leg and initially could not decide which leg to use.

NBC Sports - Romo stated, “We’re not doing that,” when asked if he would submit to breath testing.

Sportskeeda - Video of Tony Romo's argument with the officer while denying the drunk-driving arrest has gone viral.

Fox News - The bodycam video showing Romo arguing with the officer and refusing the breath test was released on Tuesday.

US Magazine - Tony Romo has been issued a citation for "refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest," according to court records.

Daily Mail - Tony Romo was pulled over for drunk driving.

NY Post - Romo performed 'poorly' on a field sobriety test.

NY Post - Romo argued with the police officer about making a call to his lawyer during the arrest.

WHERE:

Daily Mail - The incident occurred on a Milwaukee interstate.

NY Post - The arrest took place in Wisconsin.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Romo has a court date set for September 21 regarding the traffic citations.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo's court appearance has been set for Sept. 21.

NY Post - Romo was pulled over just after 6 p.m. on July 23.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Romo was recorded asking the deputy, “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?" before exiting his car.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Romo was recorded asking the deputy, “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?" before exiting his car.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The deputy identified as R. Kaur stated she pulled Romo over for "unsafe passing on the right" and cutting across a marked area.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The deputy noted that Romo had "red, glassy eyes" and "the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage from your breath."

Daily Mail - Bodycam footage from the police was released showing the arrest.

Romo has been cited for allegedly possessing open intoxicants, as well as for operating while intoxicated and unsafe passing on the right. He could face a potential revocation of his driver’s license for one year due to his refusal to submit to breath testing. A court date has been scheduled for September 21 to address these traffic citations.