Tony Romo, former NFL QB and CBS announcer, arrested on driving under the influence charges

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee after being accused of driving while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.

The 46-year-old CBS Sports announcer allegedly performed poorly on field sobriety tests during a traffic stop on Interstate 43, according to the arrest-detention report obtained by WISN 12 News.

He was booked on OWI and later released, according to the sheriff’s office.

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