Rep. Boebert's Son Charged with Child Abuse Again

Tyler Boebert, 20, faces second charge after his 2-year-old son wandered from family's Windsor home

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Tyler Boebert, the 20-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), has been charged with child abuse after his 2-year-old son wandered from the congresswoman's Windsor home on Sunday. This is the second time Tyler has faced such charges, following a similar incident last July involving the same child.

Why it matters

The repeated incidents raise concerns about the safety and well-being of Rep. Boebert's young grandson, as well as questions about the family's ability to properly care for and supervise the child. The charges also come as a potential political liability for the conservative congresswoman.

The details

According to reports, authorities cited Tyler Boebert on a 'misdemeanor charge of child abuse without injury' after the latest incident. The Windsor Police Department stated that a 'kind woman quickly and safely secured' the 2-year-old child after he wandered from the home. Rep. Boebert acknowledged there is 'no excuse' for what happened and that she feels 'very frustrated this happened' again.

  • On Sunday, Tyler Boebert's 2-year-old son wandered from the family's Windsor home.
  • In July 2024, Tyler Boebert also received a citation for 'criminal negligence where no death or injury occurred' after a similar incident involving the same child.

The players

Tyler Boebert

The 20-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert who has now faced two child abuse charges related to incidents involving his 2-year-old son.

Rep. Lauren Boebert

The Republican congresswoman from Colorado and mother of Tyler Boebert, who has expressed frustration over the repeated incidents involving her grandson.

Windsor Police Department

The law enforcement agency that cited Tyler Boebert for the latest child abuse charge and provided details about the incident.

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What they’re saying

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

— Rep. Lauren Boebert (9NEWS)

“There is 'no excuse' for what transpired when asked about the incident involving her grandson, adding that she feels 'very frustrated this happened'.”

— Rep. Lauren Boebert (9NEWS)

What’s next

Tyler Boebert is scheduled to face trial in April for the latest child abuse charge.

The takeaway

The repeated incidents involving Rep. Boebert's grandson raise serious concerns about the family's ability to properly care for and supervise the child, potentially posing a political liability for the conservative congresswoman.