Overview
- Romo was stopped and arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after a traffic stop on July 23, when deputies reported poor performance on field sobriety tests and noted an alleged open container in his vehicle.
- On Aug. 27 online court records added three citations tied to that July incident: first‑offense OWI, unsafe passing on the right, and possession of open intoxicants in the vehicle.
- All four citations, including an earlier refusal citation, are scheduled to be heard together on Sept. 21 and reported blood or chemical test results remain an unresolved piece of evidence for the case.
- CBS placed Romo on leave after the July arrest and named J.J. Watt as its interim lead analyst while the network assesses contractual options related to morality clauses, buyouts, or arbitration.
- Under Wisconsin practice a first OWI is often treated as a civil traffic violation with fines and possible short license sanctions, so the Sept. 21 hearing will determine legal penalties and will likely shape sponsor and personnel decisions at CBS.