Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of OWI
Former NFL quarterback and current broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo was cooperative during the stop and is scheduled for a court appearance in September.
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Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
WISN 12 News obtained the arrest-detention report, which says Romo was stopped Thursday around 5:30 p.m. while traveling southbound on Interstate 43 just south of the Marquette Interchange and "performed poorly" on standard field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody for OWI book and released. Under a field in the arrest report that asks the deputy to assess the "Arresting Demeanor," it indicates Romo was "cooperative."
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