Boebert Family Turmoil: Tyler Boebert Cited for Second Child Abuse Charge

As of today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Tyler Boebert, the 20-year-old son of U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO), is facing a new misdemeanor charge of child abuse without injury. The citation follows an incident over the weekend in which the Congresswoman’s 2-year-old grandson reportedly wandered out of her Windsor, Colorado, home while Tyler was babysitting.

This marks the second time in seven months that Tyler has been cited for the same offense under similar circumstances.

The Incident: A Toddler Near a Lake

Representative Boebert, who now represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, admitted to local media that she is “very frustrated” by the lapse in supervision.

• The Escape: On Sunday, February 15, while Boebert was attending an event in her district, her grandson managed to leave the house, which is located near a lake.
• The Rescue: A local woman spotted the toddler and secured him safely before authorities were called as a “precaution.”
• The Citation: The Windsor Police Department cited Tyler Boebert with child abuse – criminal negligence (no injury).

A Pattern of Legal Trouble

Tyler’s legal situation is becoming increasingly complex as multiple cases overlap.

1. April Trial Pending: Tyler was already scheduled to stand trial in April 2026 for a near-identical incident that occurred in July 2025. In that instance, the child also wandered out of the home, leading to a misdemeanor charge.
2. Identity Theft Probation: In October 2024, Tyler received a two-year deferred sentence and probation after pleading guilty to one count of attempted identity theft. That case stemmed from a February 2024 spree of vehicle break-ins in Rifle, Colorado.+1
3. Probation Risk: It remains unclear if this new child abuse citation will trigger a violation of his deferred judgment, which could potentially lead to a felony conviction on his record for the 2024 theft case.

Lauren Boebert’s Response: “No Excuse”

Unlike the July incident, which the Congresswoman initially dismissed as a “one-time miscommunication,” Boebert’s tone has shifted toward accountability.

“I am very frustrated this happened. There is no excuse for a child to be left unsupervised… Tyler will take responsibility for his actions and should be held accountable for poor decisions just like any other citizen.” — Rep. Lauren Boebert

Political Backdrop: The “Epstein Veto” Controversy

While the Boebert family deals with these personal legal battles, the Congresswoman’s political standing remains a topic of intense debate in Colorado.

• Epstein Files: Boebert recently broke ranks with some in her party to push for the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein DOJ files—a move she believes led to political retaliation.
• The Veto: Boebert has alleged that President Trump’s recent veto of a water infrastructure bill for her district was “political retaliation” for her aggressive stance on the Epstein transparency vote and her calls for harsher sentencing for Ghislaine Maxwell.

Summary of Tyler Boebert’s Active Legal Issues