Son of Rep. Lauren Boebert arrested, connected to string of property theft, felony trespassing

RIFLE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Tuesday, the Rifle Police Department (RPD) arrested 18-year-old Tyler Jay Boebert, the son of U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert.

In a press release, RPD said officers arrested Tyler at 2:30 p.m. following "a recent string of vehicle trespass and property thefts in Rifle."

According to police, Boebert is facing four felony counts of Criminal Possession ID Documents, one felony count of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, and over 15 misdemeanor and petty offenses.

Rifle Police said they are continuing to investigate and will not release any more information at this time.

KRDO13 reached out to Representative Boebert and received this statement:

"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. 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."

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert, 3rd Congressional District