According to CBI documents released Tuesday night, Tyler Boebert faces several serious charges, including criminal possession of multiple stolen financial instruments and criminal possession of identification documents. Both crimes are classified as Class 6 felonies, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. Tyler Boebert also faces “15 additional misdemeanors and minor offenses,” according to Rifle Police.
A heavily redacted affidavit released Wednesday details how investigators identified Tyler Boebert. Rifle Police began receiving reports of a series of break-ins and thefts last week. The affidavit detailed the accounts of four victims who had various items stolen, including debit cards, Social Security cards and driver’s licenses. The victims said that multiple unauthorized charges were made on their credit and debit cards. An attempt was made to charge SHEIN, a fast fashion online retailer, $717, which was rejected.
The arresting officer wrote that he was able to use financial statements to locate the suspects. The officer reviewed footage at a gas station and recognized Tyler Boebert from a previous conversation, who was wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the branding of his mother’s former restaurant, Shooters Grill. Three other people were also with him in the video.
The officer reached out to the principal of Rifle High School for assistance and sought to verify the identities of Tyler Boebert and his classmates. After a series of interviews, many of which were with parents and their underage children, authorities were able to verify the identities of the four people in the security footage.
On Tuesday, the officer made contact with Tyler Boebert, who voluntarily agreed to talk to the officer outside his home. After some questioning, officers arrested Tyler Boebert.
Garfield County Jail records show Tyler Boebert was released shortly after a court hearing on Wednesday. After his arrest on Tuesday, he spent the night in jail.
In a statement, Lauren Boebert said she would continue to support her son and said he had struggled with “very difficult, public challenges.”
She added, “I will never leave him and I will stand up for him. As an adult and a father, Tyler will take responsibility for his actions and should be held accountable for poor decisions just like any other citizen.”
In his first court appearance on Wednesday, Tyler Boebert showed up to the Garfield County Jail in a prison jumpsuit. His bond was set at $1,250. He will return to court on April 11. The judge ruled that his affidavit would be amended because Tyler Boebert allegedly participated in the involvement of minors in the theft.
Tyler Boebert’s arrest is the latest in a string of standoffs between the Boeberts and law enforcement. One of the four sons, the 18-year-old was reportedly the victim of domestic abuse during the family’s most recent incident, when his father Jason Boebert was arrested in January on charges including third-degree assault, harassment and prohibition. Use of gun.
Jason and Tyler Boebert reportedly got into a physical altercation at their family home, with the confrontation ending when Jason “put the thumb of his right hand into Tyler’s mouth” in what the son described as an attempt to pull his teeth. Did.
The incident occurred just three days after a public altercation between recently divorced Lauren and Jason Boebert at a restaurant in Sylt. After a heated conversation between the two, Jason Boebert accused his ex-wife of physically abusing him.
Sylvester Police issued a warrant for Jason Boebert on charges of obstruction, trespassing and disorderly conduct after he refused to leave the restaurant where the argument occurred. An arrest affidavit states Jason Boebert was visibly intoxicated and aggressive toward police and patrons.
Lauren Boebert said recent personal life troubles played a role in her decision to leave her current district and instead run for office in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, which is being vacated by fellow Republican Representative Ken Buck. Used to be. He recently moved to Windsor, although it is unclear which of his sons, if any, joined him.
CPR News public affairs reporter Caitlin Kim contributed to this report.
