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Tony Romo questioned police during his July 23 operation while on a DUI arrest in Wisconsin, according to newly released police bodycam footage obtained by Pakinomist Digital.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback told the officer he was coming from a golf course and insisted he had “zero” drinks before asking to call his lawyer. When asked to step out of the vehicle, Romo responded, “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?”
Police detained Romo and transported him to a nearby station to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer said she saw red, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol coming from Romo.
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(Left) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys shakes hands with Terrance Williams #83 prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Right) Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee Thursday night for operating while impaired. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images; Pakinomist Digital)
After completing the tests, Romo refused to take a breath test, telling the officer, “I’ve heard from all the lawyers that they never do that.”
Romo was cited for first offense operating while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a chemical test. Romo was released and is due in court on September 21.
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CBS did not immediately respond to emails from Pakinomist Digital after the initial news of Romo’s arrest.
Romo was stopped on an interstate after his round at the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship. He was scheduled to appear at another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, but withdrew over the weekend.
Romo retired from football in 2017 and soon joined CBS as a color commentator.
Tony Romo talks to police about bodycam footage during traffic stop that led to arrest. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Tony Romo sits in the back of a police vehicle after being arrested for operating while intoxicated. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
He was the Cowboys’ starter from 2006 to 2015, but an injury cost him his spot in 2016 for Dak Prescott. The Cowboys released him after the season and he eventually hung up his cleats.
Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns and 117 interceptions, completing 65.3% of his passes.
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He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and finished third in the 2014 MVP voting behind Aaron Rodgers and JJ Watt – he was tied with DeMarcio Murray.
Romo went 2-4 in the playoffs, famously dropping a snap for a potential game-winning field goal in his first against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then picked up the ball and tried to run for a touchdown, but was stopped short, giving Seattle the win.
Ex-NFL quarterback Tony Romo in surgery while drunk arrested on police bodycam footage. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been the main tandem for CBS, calling three Super Bowls, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Romo has yet to comment on his arrest.
