Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was also cited for possessing an open container in his vehicle during his operating while intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin last week.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 the vehicle."An inventory of the vehicle was conducted as the 2020 Jeep was set to be towed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTony Romo speaks to police on bodycam footage during traffic stop that led to arrest.(Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office)Romo was also cited for operating while under the influence and unsafe passing on the right.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept.21.Police bodycam was also made available to Fox News Digital from the arrest, in which Romo told police 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?"Romo, who was seemingly recording his own video of the incident on his phone, walked to the back of his car, placed down his phone with the camera facing him and was arrested shortly after.Police detained Romo and transported him to a nearby station to conduct field sobriety tests.
The arresting officer said she observed red, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol coming from Romo.TONY ROMO TREATING HIS FIELD SOBRIETY TEST LIKE AN NFL COMBINE LEAVES FANS STUNNED ( )After completing the tests, Romo refused to take a breath test, telling the officer, "I've heard from all the lawyers don't ever do that."Romo was driving after playing his round in the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship.He was set to appear at another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, but he withdrew over the weekend.Romo retired from football in 2017 and soon joined CBS as a color commen...