Jayson Boebert hearing continued to May
Jayson Boebert, ex-husband of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, appeared in Garfield County Court on Monday facing charges from two separate January incidents. The court proceedings took place in front of Judge Jonathan Pototsky at the county associate courthouse in Rifle for a short-lived hearing that will see Jayson Boebert reappear on May 15.
On Jan. 6, police responded to a domestic violence call at the Miner’s Claim Restaurant in Silt. According to a police affidavit, Jayson Boebert alleged that Lauren Boebert had punched him in the face, although no evidence surfaced to support this claim. Jayson Boebert was escorted out of the restaurant that night by responding police officers but was not detained.
On Jan. 9, Silt police were called to Jayson Boebert’s residence after a disturbance involving him and his 18-year-old son, Tyler. The altercation, fueled by heavy alcohol consumption by Jayson Boebert and the presence of a firearm, led to Jayson’s arrest. He faces charges of prohibited use of a weapon, harassment and third-degree assault from this incident.
In the same arrest, Jayson Boebert was also charged for an outstanding warrant related to the Jan. 6 incident. Charges include disorderly conduct, third-degree trespass and obstruction of a peace officer.
In February, Lauren Boebert sought a restraining order following the January incidents, which she withdrew on March 11.
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