Full Breakdown
Tony Romo Arrested on Suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated
7/25/2026, 8:31:44 PM
Arrest Details
According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was stopped while traveling southbound on Interstate 43 on the high-rise bridge on July 23. The arrest detention report states he performed poorly on standardized field-sobriety tests, was taken into custody at roughly 6:15 p.m. Central Time, booked at about 9:45 p.m., and released around 11 p.m.
Golf Tournament Context
Romo had been in Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Amateur Championship in West Bend, which concluded on Thursday. He finished in a four-way tie for 73rd place. The former quarterback is a native of Burlington, Wisconsin, located about 35 miles north of Milwaukee.
Legal Timeline and Upcoming Broadcast Commitment
The arrest report sets Romo’s first court appearance for September 21. That date falls six days before he is scheduled to serve as the play-by-play analyst for the Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil. CBS has not provided a comment on the arrest.
Official Response
CBS Sports declined to comment on the incident. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Romo was taken into custody, booked, and subsequently released, but did not disclose whether a breath-test was administered.
Key Facts Summary
- Arrest date: July 23 (southbound I-43)
- Field-sobriety performance: Poor, per sheriff’s report
- Booking time: ~9:45 p.m.; release time: ~11 p.m. CT
- Golf result: Tied for 73rd in Wisconsin Amateur Championship
- Court date: September 21 (deadline)
- Upcoming assignment: Analyst for Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil
The information presented reflects the details released by law-enforcement documents and the statements (or lack thereof) from the involved organizations.
