Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was cited for possessing an open container of alcohol in his vehicle during an operating while intoxicated arrest in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, on July 23, 2026.

Fox News Digital obtained the three citations issued to Romo, which included "possess open intoxicants in MV-Driver" after an open bottle of an alcoholic beverage was observed on the passenger side of his 2020 Jeep. Additional citations included operating while under the influence and unsafe passing on the right. An inventory of the vehicle was conducted as the Jeep was set to be towed.

Police bodycam footage from the arrest shows Romo telling officers he was coming from a golf course and insisted he had consumed "zero" drinks before asking to call his attorney. When asked to step out of the vehicle, Romo was heard saying, "Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?" He appeared to be recording the incident on his phone before placing it down with the camera facing him and was arrested shortly after.

Romo, who played for the Dallas Cowboys, threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns, and 117 interceptions during his NFL career, completing 65.3% of his passes.

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