MILWAUKEE — Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of a first-offense operating while intoxicated violation, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said Romo was stopped while driving south on Interstate 43 near the high-rise bridge.
According to an arrest-detention report, Romo was taken into custody after allegedly performing poorly during standardized field sobriety tests.
Romo was booked and later released. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21.
Romo was in a golf tournament the day of arrest
Tony Romo’s OWI arrest came on the same day he played the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst finished the tournament 35 over par after shooting 12 over in Thursday’s final round. He earned $60.
According to an arrest detention report, Romo was later stopped while driving south on Interstate 43.
Romo attended Burlington High School in Wisconsin.
The arrest is an allegation, and Romo has not been convicted.