Tony Romo, a former NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was arrested for driving under the influence in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office reported that Romo was stopped around 6 PM local time and failed field sobriety tests. He was released the same night and is scheduled to appear in court on September 21. This is Romo’s first offense related to driving while intoxicated, and if convicted, he could face a suspended driver’s license and a fine. Romo, who played for the Cowboys from 2003 to 2016 and is now a CBS football commentator, is originally from Burlington, Wisconsin. He is married to model Candice Crawford, with whom he has three children. CBS has not commented on the arrest.
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Former NFL star Tony Romo arrested for driving intoxicated
