As we celebrate the upcoming 4th of July holiday, fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations.  We hope the holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment.  Currently we are under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated

UPDATE: Our investigation has revealed Lizzy made it to Denver, Colorado.  It is possible she may be headed to Florida in addition to Texas.  We are asking Media outlets to share this with your affiliates across the country.

On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the Sheriff's Office took a report for missing and endangered juvenile, Elizabeth "Lizzy" McPherson, DOB: 08/02/03.

Previously in an official press release we asked the community to report any information toward identifying suspects involved in multiple vehicle break-ins at the following occurrences:

Sheriff's Office Investigating Theft, Eluding, and Hit and Run Case.

On June 2, 2020, at approximately 1:23 PM, our Communications Center received a report of a suspect stealing clothing items and automotive parts from a store located on Widefield Boulevard.

CSPD Press Release:

On Friday, May 29, 2020, at approximately 8:58 P.M., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO)
Communications Center received reports of a domestic violence incident in the 1000 block of Chiricahua Drive.

El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder, is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) Scholarship award for El Paso County.

Sheriff's Office Arrests Juvenile in Multiple Burglary Cases

On January 17, 2020, at approximately 9:50 PM, an inmate, Brian Clark died while in custody in the El Paso County Jail.  Clark was housed in the medical section at the time and died despite immediate life saving measures by deputies, medical staff and first responders.

On May 25, 2020, at approximately 11:50 AM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to Watson Boulevard for a Structure Fire.

On May 24, 2020, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Colorado Springs Police Department Communications Center dispatched officers to a Weapons Display call for service in the 2700 block of Ashgrove Street.

On May 22, 2020, at approximately 8:58 PM, two Teller County Sheriff's Office deputies encountered a male, near the intersection of County Road 94 and Teller County Road 32 (also known as Trail Creek Road), who matched the description of someone that was wanted for Felony Menacing.

On May 22, 2020, at approximately 8:58 PM, two Teller County Sheriff's Office deputies encountered a male, near the intersection of County Road 94 and Teller County Road 32 (also known as Trail Creek Road), who matched the description of someone that was wanted for Felony Menacing.

On May 24, 2020, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Colorado Springs Police Department Communications Center dispatched officers to a Weapons Display call for service in the 2700 block of Ashgrove Street.

On May 24, 2020, at approximately 1:31 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Harvard Street, regarding a domestic dispute.
 

Sheriff's Office Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Teller County

On May 11, 2020, in the 3900 block of Pine Air Place, a victim checked their mail after the usual delivery time and noticed their mailbox was empty. The victim also noticed several empty envelopes laying on the ground near the mailboxes. 

On May 20, 2020, between 4:18 AM through 4:44 AM, two suspects accessed vending machines at a car wash located in the 7400 block of McLaughlin Road. The suspects used a blow torch to break into the vending machines and stole money from it. 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Allen Lee Burton (DOB: 08/24/86).

Burton has a Felony arrest warrant for Sex Offender Registration Violation. 

With the weather warming up and people getting out to hike on the many trails Colorado has to offer, the increase of vehicle break-ins at trail heads emerge once again.

On Tuesday May 12, 2020, at approximately 1:15 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.   

On May 13, 2020, at approximately 1:36 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Manitou Springs Police officers to El Paso Boulevard in Manitou Springs on a Check the Welfare call.  Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered a deceased male inside a residence.

In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community that Dennis Eugene Hase has moved to an address in the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.  Haseis a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a Sexually Violent Predator (

On May 13, 2020, at approximately 1:36 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Manitou Springs Police officers to El Paso Boulevard in Manitou Springs on a Check the Welfare call.  Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered a deceased male inside a residence.

On Tuesday May 12, 2020, at approximately 1:15 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.   

On May 6, 2020, Kameron Bailey Hannah DOB: 04/17/2002, was taken into custody at the El Paso Courthouse and booked into the El Paso County Jail on 164 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. 

On May 5, 2020, at approximately 01:48 AM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the 8400 block of Appleton Trail on an Assist Outside Agency for a drug overdose.  

On April 13, 2020, detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit apprehended Ryan Carneal, DOB: 6/1/76, when he arrived at the El Paso County courthouse for a hearing.

On April 29, 2020, the Rural Enforcement and Outreach unit, Tactical Support Unit, and Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence (MVNI) Division executed simultaneous search warrants in the 20000 block of Sahara Drive and 15000 block of Wagon Trail. 

Starting Monday, May 11, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will resume accepting appointments for new Concealed Handgun Permits (CHP’s).