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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was also cited for possessing an open container in his vehicle following his arrest for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin last week.
Pak Gazette Digital obtained all three citations issued to Romo, which included “possessing open toxic substances in MV-Driver” after an “open bottle of an alcoholic beverage was observed on the passenger side of the vehicle.”
A vehicle inventory was performed when the 2020 Jeep was about to be towed.
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Tony Romo talks to police on body camera footage during a traffic stop that led to his arrest. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Romo was also cited for operating under the influence of alcohol and unsafe passing on the right. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
Police body camera footage was also available to Pak Gazette Digital from the arrest, in which Romo told police he was coming from a golf course and insisted he had consumed “zero” drinks before asking to call his attorney.
When asked to exit the vehicle, Romo said, “Since I’m coming from a golf course, do you think I’m drunk?”
Romo, who was apparently recording his own video of the incident on his phone, walked to the back of his car, left his camera phone in front of him, and was arrested shortly after.
Police detained Romo and transported him to a nearby station to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer said he observed red, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol on Romo’s breath.
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Tony Romo talks to police during a traffic stop that led to his arrest. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
After completing the tests, Romo refused to take a breathalyzer test, telling the officer, “I’ve heard from all the lawyers, never do that.”
Romo was driving after playing his round at the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship. He was scheduled to participate in another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, but withdrew over the weekend.
Romo retired from football in 2017 and joined CBS as a color commentator. He threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns and 117 interceptions, completing 65.3% of his passes during his career.
He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and finished tied for third in MVP voting in 2014 behind Aaron Rodgers and JJ Watt. He was tied with DeMarco Murray.
Romo went 2-4 in the playoffs, and was famous for kicking a potential game-winning field goal in his first game against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then picked up the ball and attempted to run for a touchdown, but was stopped in his tracks, giving Seattle the victory.
Former NFL player Tony Romo plays his shot from the 17th tee during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 8, 2020, in Pebble Beach, California. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been CBS’ primary broadcast tandem, calling three Super Bowls, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.
Romo has not yet commented on his arrest.
