Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband was reportedly arrested on weapons and assault charges on Tuesday.
Jayson Boebert was arrested on six charges, including prohibited use of weapons, third-degree assault, and obstructing a peace officer, The Daily Beast reported, citing Garfield County jail records.
The charges come after Boebert reportedly called police following a physical altercation with her ex-husband at a restaurant in Silt, Colorado, on Saturday.
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It was not immediately clear if the arrest and charges were connected to Saturday’s incident, but police previously confirmed they were investigating it.
Jail records confirm Boebert was released later on Tuesday, CBS News reported. His bond was set at $2,500.
Newsweek has contacted the Silt Police Department for comment via email. Jayson Boebert has been contacted for comment via Facebook and Lauren Boebert’s office has been contacted via email.
Police were reportedly called to the Miner’s Claim restaurant in Silt on Saturday by Jayson Boebert, who said he was a “victim of domestic violence.”
The congresswoman’s campaign later released a statement Sunday in which she said she “didn’t punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested.”
“I will be consulting with my lawyer about the false claims he made against me and evaluate all of my legal options,” she said. The couple divorced last year.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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