After he accused her of assault…
Police have arrested Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, on weapons and assault charges for an alleged fight with one of the couple’s children.
The arrest comes days after he accused the Colorado congresswoman of domestic violence.
According to an arrest warrant, Boebert’s 18-year-old son called 911 after his father shoved him and put his hand in his mouth. Jayson proceeded to grab a rifle once he realized officers were coming.
Business Insider (BI) has more on the charges:
Tyler Boebert’s alleged altercation with his father came just days after the congresswoman and Jayson Boebert had their own row at a restaurant near what was once the couple’s home. Jayson Boebert is now facing five misdemeanors and one petty offense related to the incidents. He was charged with assault in the third degree, harassment, and prohibited use of a weapon in connection with the incident at their home. As for the restaurant, he is facing two more misdemeanors — disorderly conduct, and obstructing a police officer — along with one petty offense related to criminal trespass. He has since posted bond and is no longer in custody. Business Insider has been repeatedly unable to reach him for comment.
The two arrest affidavits obtained by BI shed more light on the widely reported restaurant incident, which is just the latest in a string of run-ins Jayson Boebert has had with law enforcement. The Garfield County Sheriff department also released his booking photo.
According to Garfield County Sheriff Deputy Ashley Ramirez, she responded to Tyler Boebert’s 911 call at just after 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. Tyler had told a dispatcher that his father had pushed him to the ground, put his hand in his mouth, and thrown his phone across the house. When Jayson heard the 911 call, Tyler also said that his dad had grabbed a rifle but he couldn’t give an exact description since “there was many firearms in the residence and [he] was unable to say what type of rifle it was.” Tyler also said during the call that he suspected his father was under the influence of alcohol.
Ramirez and a local officer who responded to the scene proceeded with caution since they were unsure if Jayson Boebert was still armed. Upon arriving, Ramirez spoke to a local manager of a bar and grill who said she had driven Jayson Boebert home. She also denied seeing any altercation between the father and son.
Silt Police Chief Mike Kite told CBS News last Sunday that the department was investigating an alleged physical altercation between Lauren and Jayson Boebert at Miner’s Claim restaurant.
Jayson claimed to be the victim, accusing his former wife of repeatedly punching him in the face.
Despite being the one to call police, Jayson told The Denver Post that he didn’t want her to be charged.
“I don’t want nothing to happen,” he said. “Her and I were working through a difficult conversation.”
Police have since dismissed his claims.
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