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Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Milwaukee, Body-Cam Released

7/30/2026

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Tony Romo Arrested

Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 23 for suspected operating while intoxicated.
A police deputy stopped his Jeep for right-hand passing and cutting across a gore, then cited him for an open container ($267), unsafe passing ($235), and OWI ($1,066).
Romo refused breath tests on lawyer advice, performed poorly on field-sobriety tests, and was jailed.
Romo’s September 21 court date follows his July 28 withdrawal from the Texas State Open.

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RomRomo License Risk

TMZ released the body-camera footage of RomRomo’s traffic stop and field-sobriety test on Tuesday.
RomRomo could lose his driver’s license for up to one year because he refused the breath test.
The California Post warned that anyone drinking in a vehicle should have a designated driver, reinforcing road-safety advice.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 National Minimum Drinking Age Act, signed by President Ronald Reagan, mandated states raise the legal drinking age to 21, curbing drunk-driving fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a 31% drop in alcohol-related traffic deaths from 1983 to 1990, saving roughly 1,000 lives annually. Today, Milwaukee Police Department’s stop of former NFL quarterback Tony Romo for suspected OWI echoes the law’s continued enforcement against high-profile drivers. The precedent suggests stricter penalties, including license suspension and hefty fines, will likely deter future celebrity intoxication incidents nationwide.

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Tony Romo Arrested

Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 23 for suspected operating while intoxicated.
A police deputy stopped his Jeep for right-hand passing and cutting across a gore, then cited him for an open container ($267), unsafe passing ($235), and OWI ($1,066).
Romo refused breath tests on lawyer advice, performed poorly on field-sobriety tests, and was jailed.
Romo’s September 21 court date follows his July 28 withdrawal from the Texas State Open.

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