Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son Tyler Boebert has been arrested for multiple felony charges for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
According to records obtained by Muckrakers Today, a warrant for Tyler, 21, was issued on Thursday, August 6. He was subsequently arrested in Garfield County, Colorado on Sunday, August 9.
Tyler was arrested on suspicion of five felonies related to an alleged incident in January 2024 when he was 18 years old. The charges include child sexual exploitation of a child to induce or entice, sexual exploitation of a child, possession with intent, sexual exploitation of a child involving video and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, per People.
People reported that Tyler’s bond was set at $10,000 on August 7. Two days later, Tyler was released and the warrant was ultimately canceled. Tyler’s next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19.
Lauren, 39, addressed her son’s recent legal issues in a Monday, August 10 statement to the Denver Post.
“I love my son,” the congresswoman told the outlet. “We take these allegations very seriously and pray for everyone affected during this challenging time.”
This isn’t Tyler’s first run-in with the law. Tyler was arrested in February 2024 in connection to multiple vehicle trespasses and property thefts. Tyler and several of his friends were accused of breaking into cars and stealing debit cards, gift cards and cash.
Tyler was initially facing 22 felony and misdemeanor charges but ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of attempted identity theft.
Tyler is the eldest son of Lauren and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert. (The exes, who were married from 2007 to 2023, are also parents to sons Brody, Kaydon and Roman.)
Lauren got pregnant with Tyler when she was 18 years old. The politician has been candid about how she dropped out of school to focus on becoming a mother.
“I was a brand-new mom, and I had to make hard decisions on successfully raising my child, or getting to high school biology class” Lauren told The Durango Herald in September 2020. “And I chose to take care of my child … I was starting my family and had different priorities.”
Tyler also became a parent at a young age. Tyler and his then-girlfriend welcomed a son named Josiah in April 2023. Ahead of Josiah’s birth, Lauren revealed the news that she was going to be a grandmother at age 36 while giving a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Women’s Breakfast.
“I’m going to tell you all for the first time in a public setting, that not only am I a mom of four boys, but come April, I will be a [grandmother] to a brand-new grandson,” she said while accepting an award.
If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
