On January 03, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a robbery in the 18700 block of Birdseye View.  The reporting party stated the suspects were armed and there were five children in the home.

As we celebrate the upcoming New Year Celebration, fireworks are traditionally a part of this celebration. We would like to remind citizens that the use, sale or possession of any firework with the exception of “permissible” fireworks is illegal.

On December 28, 2019, at approximately 1:15 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center 911 received a call from a female inside her recreational vehicle (RV) in the Safeway parking lot located on McLaughlin Road in Falcon.

On December 27th, 2019, at approximately 8:16 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call of potential animal abuse on Highway 24 near Soap Weed Road.  Information relayed indicated canine puppies were thrown from a moving vehicle. 

On December 18, 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM, the Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a call regarding a disturbance in the 6800 block of Noble Street involving a person known to law enforcement with  active warrants to include a violent Felony, Kyle Miller, DOB: 03/21/87.

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.  The caller made numerous phone calls and left voice mails advising multiple victims of a warrant or of a legal matter from our Civil Division.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the death of Thomas Anthony Faircloth, DOB 02/28/1992, as a homicide. Faircloth was found deceased near Galley Road and Powers Boulevard on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

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

In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community that Adam Leo Mortenson has moved to an address in the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.  Mortenson is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a “Sexually Violent Pre

On September 14, 2019, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office call taker, Janell Peralta, answered a 9-1-1 call from a twelve (now thirteen) year old girl.  This brave individual called 9-1-1 when her mother began experiencing some medical issues and was unable to call.  

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.  The caller advised the victim of a missed court date and a citation would need to be paid in excess of $4,000.00.  In these most recent cases, they are using the name of an actual employee of the Sheriff's Office and a judge.  

On Tuesday November 12, 2019, at approximately 1:42 AM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received notice they have been awarded re-accreditation with the with the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.  This is the seventh time they have been accredited since 1999 and are one of only 15 agencies in the world

On November 2, 2019, at approximately 2:19 PM, deputies were dispatched to a vacant lot located at the intersection of Galley Road and Powers Boulevard in reference to a found body.  When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male with suspicious injuries.  The deputies contacted our

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of another phone scam.  The caller threatens the individual they have missed court and need to pay a fine in excess of $500.00.   If they don't pay, they will be arrested.  In these most recent cases, they are using the name of an actual employee o

On October 18, 2019, at approximately 12:46 pm, EPSO Dispatch received a call for service reference someone siphoning gas from a truck in the parking lot of the Safeway store at McLaughlin Road in Falcon.  The reporting party was able to identify the suspects.

Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County.  We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning that has been allowed in the past.

On Friday October 18, 2019, at approximately 12:46 pm, EPSO Dispatch received a call for service reference someone siphoning gas from a truck in the parking lot of the Safeway store at McLaughlin Road in Falcon.  The reporting party knew the suspects.

On October 10, 2019, the Sheriff's Office Rural Enforcement Outreach Team with the assistance from Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence Unit (Metro VNI) conducted knock and talks on several properties of interest in rural eastern El Paso County. 

On September 21, 2019, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Scott Brettell, Chad Wheat, Peter Gaffney (RET), and Lieutenant Eric Carnell were having lunch at a hunting location in Colorado.  Deputy Brettell received information of a hunter, Mr.

On September 18, 2019 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a shooting that occurred at the Maverick Convenience Store located at 2477 Peterson Road.

CSPD Press Release: On September 29, 2019, at approximately 3:06 P.M., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) received a call for service advising that an individual was shooting a pellet gun at pedestrians and vehicles from inside a residence in the 200 block of 2nd Street, in Monument, Co

Due to the continued dry conditions and the National Weather Service forecast for continued dry and warmer than normal weather resulting in very high to extreme fire danger ratings, Sheriff Bill Elder has ordered Stage I Fire Restrictions for all of the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. 

The Sheriff's Office will be unveiling a pink wrapped patrol car on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in front of the Office of the Sheriff, located at 27 E. Vermijo Avenue to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Pink Patch Project.

On August 16, 2019, deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft that occurred overnight in the 10,100 block of Everglades Dr.   At approximately 12:20 PM, the victim was notified by their bank of several fraudulent charges on their credit cards, which were stolen along with the vehi

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at approximately 9:27 PM, Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Shawnee Drive.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Division of Wildland Fire Management began a fire apparatus Type 6 Brush Engine Replacement plan in August of 2018. The aging fleet of our brush engines were 12 years old and in need of constant servicing and repair.

In accordance with the involved cases being sealed, the text of this release has been removed.

The Sheriff’s Office extended the deadline for applications to the Fall Citizens’ Academy to no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  There is no charge to attend the Citizens’ Academy; however, seating is limited to the first forty completed applications received. 

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and law enforcement agencies nationwide for the “Saturation Saturday” campaign.