DENVER — Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), was arrested Sunday in Garfield County, Colorado, on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation, according to the sheriff's office.
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that deputies took Tyler Boebert into custody on an arrest warrant. Court records list three counts of sexual exploitation of a child — one for enticing or inducing, one for intent, and one for videos — along with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The charges stem from an incident that began on January 1, 2024, according to online court records. The sheriff's office has not released further details about the alleged conduct.
Bond was set at $10,000, and Tyler Boebert was released from the Garfield County Jail on Sunday after posting bond.
Lauren Boebert, who represents Colorado's 4th Congressional District, issued a statement following the news of her son's arrest. “I love my son,” she said. “We take these allegations very seriously and pray for everyone affected during this challenging time.”
The arrest adds a personal legal crisis to the congresswoman's already turbulent political career, which has included a narrow reelection victory and a recent switch to a more conservative district. The case also draws renewed attention to the challenges facing political families, much like other recent incidents involving relatives of public figures, such as the Maui congressional hopeful arrested after a beach brawl.
Tyler Boebert has not yet entered a plea, and his first court appearance is expected in the coming weeks. The charges are serious felonies under Colorado law, carrying potential prison time if convicted.
The congresswoman's office has not commented beyond her initial statement, and attempts to reach Tyler Boebert's attorney were not immediately successful.
This case unfolds as the House is set to consider several pieces of legislation, including a vote on the Greyhound Protection Act, but the congresswoman's focus is likely to be pulled toward her son's legal proceedings.
Legal experts note that charges of sexual exploitation of a child are among the most serious offenses in Colorado, often involving the possession or distribution of illicit material. The additional delinquency charges suggest that minors may have been involved in the alleged incident.
The sheriff's office has urged anyone with information to come forward, though it has not specified what led to the investigation. The case remains under review by the district attorney's office.
