Rep. Boebert's Son Charged Again for Child Abuse After Toddler Wanders From Home

This is the second time in less than a year Tyler Boebert has faced child abuse allegations.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert's 20-year-old son Tyler has been charged with child abuse after allegedly allowing his 2-year-old son to wander out of Boebert's Windsor, Colorado home. This is the second time in less than a year that Tyler has faced such charges.

Why it matters

The repeated child abuse allegations against Rep. Boebert's son raise concerns about his ability to properly care for his child and the potential impact on the family's public image, especially given Boebert's high-profile political position.

The details

According to reports, Tyler Boebert was looking after his 2-year-old son when the child walked out of Boebert's home on Sunday. A kind woman quickly secured the toddler, and authorities were called. Tyler was charged with child abuse without injury, a misdemeanor. This is the second time in less than a year that Tyler has faced child abuse charges, after a previous incident in July 2025.

  • On Sunday, Tyler Boebert's 2-year-old son walked out of Boebert's home in Windsor, Colorado.
  • In July 2025, Tyler Boebert was previously charged with child abuse involving the same child.

The players

Tyler Boebert

The 20-year-old son of Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert, who has now faced two child abuse charges in less than a year related to his 2-year-old son.

Lauren Boebert

The Republican congresswoman from Colorado, who is the grandmother of the 2-year-old child involved in the latest child abuse allegation against her son Tyler.

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What they’re saying

“A kind woman quickly and safely secured him, and authorities were called as a precaution.”

— Lauren Boebert, Congresswoman (9News)

“I was very frustrated at what happened, and there was no excuse.”

— Lauren Boebert, Congresswoman (9News)

What’s next

Tyler Boebert is set to go on trial in April for the previous child abuse charge from July 2025.

The takeaway

The repeated child abuse allegations against Rep. Boebert's son raise serious concerns about his ability to properly care for his child and the potential impact on the family's public image, especially given Boebert's high-profile political position.