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NFL Analyst Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin
24 Jul
Summary
- Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
- Romo was released and given a September 21 court date.
- Wisconsin's OWI penalty for a first offense ranges from $150-$300.
Tony Romo, the lead NFL on CBS analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin. The incident occurred Thursday evening, and Romo was released shortly after being booked by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
Wisconsin law defines an OWI as equivalent to a DUI or DWI. A first-offense OWI in the state carries penalties ranging from $150 to $300, along with a $435 OWI surcharge. Romo has deep roots in Wisconsin, having grown up in Burlington, approximately 40 miles from Milwaukee.
Romo's NFL career began with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He became the team's starting quarterback in 2006 and retired after the 2016 season. He subsequently joined CBS, where he now serves as the lead color commentator.
