Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night for operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Romo was pulled over while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on a high-rise bridge, and he reportedly performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests before being taken into custody. He was booked, released, and is due in court on September 21.
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Romo, who grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin, was in the state to compete in the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. The arrest marked the first of his life, and the news traveled fast across social media.
Law Nation Media, which covers the Cowboys, also reported the news of Romo’s arrest and revealed that, “According to reports, Romo was pulled over at approximately 8:00 p.m. yesterday. Authorities say he performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests before being taken into custody and arrested.”
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Tony Romo was arrested overnight in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
According to reports, Romo was pulled over at approximately 8:00 p.m. yesterday. Authorities say he performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests… pic.twitter.com/fXi0kcf8YL
— Law Nation Media (@LawsNation) July 24, 2026
Since some Cowboys fans weren’t happy with the account’s decision to cover negative news about the franchise legend, Law Nation Media came out to defend the decision.
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“I know some people don’t want me to report the Tony Romo news, but my responsibility is to report both the good and the bad,” the account wrote. “Law Nation Media is a media company, not a fan page. My job is to cover the news as it happens, whether it’s positive, negative, or somewhere in between.”
When the Cowboys or Tony Romo do something worth celebrating, I’ll be the first to talk about it. And when there’s news that isn’t as flattering, I’m going to report that too. That’s what credible media outlets do. I’m not here to push narratives. I’m here to present the news and let the people decide for themselves.”
The mugshot that surfaced showed Romo smiling, and it caught the attention of many on social media.
Given the circumstances, the most important thing is that nobody was hurt during the incident. The incident could serve as a significant learning experience for the Cowboys legend moving forward.
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, Romo is still expected to be in the broadcast booth alongside Jim Nantz for CBS. How he addresses the arrest publicly, if he does at all, will be worth monitoring in the weeks ahead.
