Tony Romo, the former NFL quarterback, was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI) in Milwaukee on Thursday night. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Romo was booked and released shortly after his arrest.
Romo, 46, was stopped by authorities while traveling south on I-43 on the high-rise bridge. According to FOX6 News, he was taken into custody after failing to perform well on standard field sobriety tests. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
A first-offense OWI charge in Wisconsin is typically classified as a civil offense, with fines ranging from $150 to $300.