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Tony Romo questioned police during his July 23 drunken arrest in Wisconsin, according to newly released police body camera footage obtained by PK Press Club 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 exit the vehicle, Romo responded, “Because I came from a golf course, do you think I’m drunk?”
Police arrested Romo and transported him to a nearby station to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer said he observed red, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol coming from Romo.
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(Left) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys slaps the hand of Terrance Williams #83 before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Right) Tony Romo was arrested Thursday evening in Milwaukee for operating while impaired. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images; PK Press Club Digital)
After completing the tests, Romo refused to take a breathalyzer, telling the officer, “I heard all lawyers never do that.” »
Romo was cited for a first offense operating while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a chemical test. Romo was released and is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
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CBS did not immediately respond to emails from PK Press Club Digital following initial news of Romo’s arrest.
Romo was stopped on a highway after his round at the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship. He was scheduled to play in another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, but withdrew this weekend.
Romo retired from football in 2017 and soon joined CBS as a color commentator.
Tony Romo speaks to police on body camera footage during the traffic stop that led to the arrest. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Tony Romo sits in the back of a police cruiser after his arrest for drunk driving. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
He was the Cowboys’ starter from 2006 to 2015, but an injury cost him his spot in 2016 against Dak Prescott. The Cowboys released him after the season and he finally 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 tied for third in MVP voting in 2014 behind Aaron Rodgers and JJ Watt – he was tied with DeMarcio Murray.
Romo went 2-4 in the playoffs, dropping a snap for a potential game-winning field goal in his first against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then recovered the ball and attempted to run for a touchdown but was stopped in his tracks, giving Seattle the victory.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo, operating while intoxicated, was arrested on police body camera footage. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been CBS’ primary tandem, appearing in three Super Bowls, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Romo has not yet commented on his arrest.
