Former NFL Quarterback Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Milwaukee
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee for a first-offense OWI (Operating While Intoxicated).
Milwaukee, WI, July 24, 2026 —
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee and charged with a first-offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), authorities confirmed.
The details surrounding the arrest, including the specific date and circumstances, were not immediately available.
An OWI charge in Wisconsin is classified as a first-offense misdemeanor if there are no prior convictions and no injuries involved. Penalties for a first-offense OWI typically include fines, driver’s license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education programs.
Romo, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos during his NFL career, is now a prominent television analyst for CBS Sports, covering college football and the NFL.
The legal process following an OWI arrest usually involves arraignment, pretrial hearings, and potentially a trial if a plea agreement is not reached. The specific outcomes for Romo’s case remain to be seen.
Further information regarding the arrest, including the exact location and time, has not been released by law enforcement officials at this time.
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