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Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee After Bodycam Shows Failed Sobriety Tests

The case is being handled as a civil traffic violation; a warrant was issued for a blood test with a Sept. 21 court date set.

Overview

  • Milwaukee deputies stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 for alleged unsafe passing and lane deviation and then arrested him on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
  • Released body‑worn camera footage shows Romo claiming he had "zero" drinks, struggling on standardized field sobriety tests, and asking to call a lawyer before being detained.
  • Romo refused a preliminary breath test at the scene, was cited for refusal, and authorities later sought a warrant to draw and analyze his blood.
  • Court records and citations allege an open bottle was found in Romo’s vehicle during an inventory and list fines tied to open container, unsafe passing, and the OWI citation.
  • Milwaukee prosecutors say the matter will be treated as a civil traffic violation with modest penalties, Romo has a Sept. 21 court date, CBS has declined comment, and blood results remain pending.