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Milwaukee authorities arrest Tony Romo on OWI charge

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2026, 9:09 PM ET

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Milwaukee County authorities arrested CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence on Thursday night in Milwaukee. According to a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Romo was stopped while driving south on Interstate 43 and deputies said he performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. The 46-year-old Wisconsin native was taken into custody, booked, and released the same night. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21. Romo has served as CBS’ lead NFL game analyst since 2017. CBS declined to comment on the arrest.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2017 Romo becomes CBS lead analyst
Thursday night Romo stopped on Interstate 43
Thursday night Deputies conduct field sobriety tests
Thursday night Romo arrested on OWI suspicion
Thursday night Romo booked and later released
Today Milwaukee County court date publicized
September 21 Romo scheduled for court appearance

News Intelligence

If you're a fan of Tony Romo or the NFL, this could affect your viewing experience. Romo's arrest could lead to changes in CBS' NFL game coverage. It's a reminder that even public figures can face legal consequences for their actions.