Rep. Lauren Boebert's son arrested on multiple felony and ...

Tyler Jay Boebert, 18, the son of United States Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested by Rifle police around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in connection to a string of vehicle trespass and property thefts in Rifle. 

Tyler Boebert is formally charged with four felony counts of criminal possession of identification documents pertaining to multiple victims, as well as one felony count that accuses him of conspiracy to commit a felony. In addition to these felony charges, Tyler Boebert is also facing over 15 other charges that range from misdemeanors to petty offenses.

In a statement emailed to news media on Wednesday, Rep. Lauren Boebert expressed sadness at seeing her son facing criminal charges and struggling but that he should be held responsible for his actions.

“I love my son Tyler, who has been through some very difficult, public challenges for a young man and the subject of attention that he didn’t ask for,” Boebert’s statement reads. “It breaks my heart to see my child struggling and in this situation, especially when he has been provided multiple opportunities to get his life on track. I will never give up on him and I will continue to be there for him. As an adult and father, Tyler will take responsibility for his actions and should be held accountable for poor decisions just like any other citizen.”

The arrest adds to a number of legal troubles that the Boebert family has faced this new year, including two incidents on Jan. 6 and Jan. 9 involving Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert.

The Jan. 9 incident led Silt Police to the Boebert residence regarding an altercation between Jayson Boebert and Tyler Boebert. The altercation involved heavy alcohol use by Jayson Boebert and possession of a firearm. Jayson Boebert was arrested and charged with prohibited use of a weapon, harassment, and assault in the third degree. He was also arrested for a warrant stemming from the Jan. 6 incident on charges which include disorderly conduct, third-degree trespass and obstruction of a peace officer. 

In Feburary, Rep. Lauren Boebert was granted a temporary restraining order against Jayson Boebert.

The Post Independent will have more information as it becomes available.