Tony Romo Faces Charges for Open Container During OWI Arrest

WHO:

ESPN - Romo is 46 years old.

Daily Mail - Tony Romo, former NFL quarterback

Fox News - Tony Romo

WHAT:

ESPN - Romo was stopped on Interstate 43 after being seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp.

ESPN - During the stop, Romo questioned what a gore area was.

ESPN - Court records show Romo was cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest."

ABC News - The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage of Romo's arrest and sobriety test.

ABC News - In the body camera footage, a deputy stated that Romo was stopped due to "unsafe passing" and lane deviation.

ABC News - Romo was observed to have "red glassy eyes" and an odor of alcohol, according to the deputy.

ABC News - Romo was seen struggling to understand instructions and maintain his balance during the sobriety test.

ABC News - Romo refused to submit to a preliminary breath test and a blood test, insisting on calling his lawyer multiple times.

ABC News - Romo was issued three citations in connection with the incident: operating while under the influence, unsafe passing, and possession of an open container in a moving vehicle.

ABC News - According to the open container citation, a deputy observed an "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage ... on the passenger side of the vehicle" during an inventory conducted after the vehicle was towed.

ABC News - Romo was taken into custody and booked before being released around 11 p.m. CT.

Daily Mail - Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI).

Daily Mail - An open alcohol container was found on the passenger side of Romo's Jeep.

Fox News - Romo was cited for possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in his vehicle.

WHERE:

ESPN - Romo went to high school about 35 miles from Milwaukee in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Daily Mail - The incident occurred in Wisconsin.

WHEN:

ABC News - Romo is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21 at 8:30 a.m.

Daily Mail - The arrest took place on July 23.

HOW:

ESPN - A deputy told Romo he suspected him of being impaired because he had "red glassy eyes" and an "odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage."

ABC News - After being asked if he had passed the sobriety test, Romo was informed by the deputy that he was being placed under arrest for operating while under the influence.

Daily Mail - Romo claimed he had consumed "zero" drinks at the time of the arrest.

Tony Romo was stopped on Interstate 43 after being seen passing cars in a gore area, which is the section that separates interstate traffic from on-ramps. During the stop, Romo questioned what a gore area was, and court records reveal he was cited for refusing to take a test for intoxication after his arrest. A deputy noted that Romo appeared impaired, citing his red, glassy eyes and the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage.