(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The 21-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was arrested Sunday on multiple child sexual exploitation charges stemming from alleged conduct involving a previous relationship, Headline USA can confirm.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Boebert on three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
A press release posted by the sheriff’s office said the investigation was conducted in conjunction with the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The Colorado man was booked and released the same day on a $10,000 bond.
His mugshot depicts a baby-faced Boebert with his hair slicked back, standing in front of a blue wall.
The charges date to 2024, when Tyler was 18 and his girlfriend was 17, according to TMZ. The girl was reportedly less than two weeks shy of her 18th birthday at the time.
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Rep. Boebert said in a statement that she loves her son and that “we take these allegations very seriously and pray for everyone affected during this challenging time.”
According to Colorado Politics, the investigation began in March 2024 after someone shared videos depicting individuals having sexual intercourse on an anonymous Instagram account the previous month.
The video reportedly depicted an individual believed to be Tyler having intercourse with a girl whom investigators believed to be a minor
Silt Police Department interviewed the girl seen in the video.
An arrest affidavit alleges that Tyler was identified as the individual who recorded the video and shared it with others. He is also believed to have created the anonymous Instagram page, according to the affidavit.
Tyler has previously faced other legal troubles. In 2024, he was charged with theft in connection with a series of alleged vehicle break-ins involving stolen debit cards and other property.
He was also cited twice on misdemeanor child abuse charges, reportedly after his 2-year-old child wandered away from his home, according to Colorado Politics.
For the sexual exploitation charges, Tyler faces a maximum prison sentence of up to 12 years and fines ranging from $3,000 to $750,000, in addition to mandatory sex offender registration, the outlet reported.
The other charges carry sentences of two to six years and fines ranging from $2,000 to $500,000.
Court records obtained by Headline USA show that Tyler is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 19.
According to court records, Tyler is scheduled to be sentenced in the other criminal cases on Sept. 4 and Sept. 10.
