Tony Romo faces three charges after OWI arrest, new court records show

Cybersecarmor.com – Tony Romo is facing three charges after his July arrest in Milwaukee County.

Romo, who was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23, faces three charges stemming from that arrest, online court records show: unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). All three charges were filed on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst was stopped going southbound on I-43 and "performed poorly on SFSTs (standard field sobriety tests)." On July 28, new details emerged as body cam footage surfaced.

The arresting officer indicated that Romo was stopped for "unsafe passing on the right," and "cutting across the gore," the former of which is reflected in the citation. An open container was found in the passenger seat of Romo's vehicle during the stop.

Romo also refused to take a breathalyzer test following the arrest.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21, court records show.

Romo has been placed on leave by CBS. On Aug. 11, CBS Sports president David Berson said there's no timetable for Romo's return to the broadcast booth.

Days after Romo's arrest, traffic stop bodycam footage surfaced showing Romo explaining he was heading to his grandparents' house after visiting a nearby golf course where he played in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship. After a back-and-forth with the officer, Romo exited his vehicle and was placed under arrest and into the back of the police cruiser.

Later footage showed Romo undergoing a field sobriety test and declining to take a breathalyzer test.

On July 31, CBS placed Romo on leave following his arrest.

J.J. Watt, who operated on CBS' second team alongside Ian Eagle, was called up to replace Romo and work alongside Jim Nantz.

When asked when Romo may return to the network, CBS Sports president David Berson said they must consider their "image" when making a decision.

"We have to consider the impact on our image and on our brand," Berson said.

The Dallas Cowboys owner was asked about his longtime quarterback during an interview with KDFW Fox 4 , revealing that he had "been talking to" Romo in the aftermath of his arrest. Jones spoke glowingly about his former quarterback's character and talent.

"I love him," Jones said of Romo. "I love what he’s about. I love his character. I love his love of sport. And he’s a very, very unique talent. And the real question is – and I don’t even have to ask what the answer is: Do you think Tony Romo knows how to get up when he gets knocked down? He had a life of that. And absolutely, that’s one of his greatest attributes, is that he can handle adversity."