Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
Summary
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for suspected drunk driving after police found an open alcohol bottle in his car during a traffic stop in Milwaukee. Romo failed field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer test; he has a court date set for September 21.Key Facts
- Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst, was stopped on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee.
- Police saw Romo driving in a gore area, which is a road section meant to separate highway traffic from entrance ramps.
- An open bottle of alcohol was found on the passenger side of Romo’s vehicle during an inventory before towing.
- Romo showed signs of impairment, including red, glassy eyes and the smell of alcohol.
- He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
- Romo refused to take a breathalyzer test after his arrest.
- He said he had been coming from a golf course and was on his way to visit his grandparents when stopped.
- Romo is scheduled for a court hearing on September 21.
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