On July 27, 2019, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a burglary at Potestio Brothers Equipment, located at 7380 Space Village Avenue.

A year ago, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), UCHealth and El Paso County Public Health to launch a five-year grant funded Behavioral Health Connect Program, also known as BHCON.

On July 28, 2019 at approximately 12:30 AM, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at an address in the 10500 block of Ute Pass Avenue in Green Mountain Falls.   Upon arrival, deputies learned there was a house party attended by a large group of people.  During the party two groups of un

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, at approximately 9:45 PM, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a gray Nissan truck, near the intersection of Main Street and Hancock Expressway.  The driver failed to yield and accelerated at a high rate of speed.  The deputy did not pursue the vehicle. 

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 5:48 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious male walking with a gun in the 2200 block of Monterey Road.  As officers contacted the male party, he got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  Officers

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 5:48 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious male walking with a gun in the 2200 block of Monterey Road.  As officers contacted the male party, he got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  Officers

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.

Starting this month, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will issue the new model TASER 7 to selected sworn members and County Security Officers.  With the discontinuation of the previously issued Taser X26, Sheriff Elder and his staff have made the decision to change to the newest model.  The

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of another phone scam, targeting registered sex offenders.  The caller claims to be with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and is advising offenders they have active warrant, failed to register or are non-compliant.  The offender is instructed th

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred on June 14, 2019, between 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM, in the 9100 Block of Kings Heath Road.  A suspect is observed on the victim’s Ring video walking up to the front porch, pretend to ring the doorbell, and then leave.

In May, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with regional Public Safety partners launched a Targeted Traffic Enforcement Initiative across El Paso County.  This initiative was in response to the number of traffic fatalities in the last two years.  

On July 1, 2019, at approximately 2:25 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of suspicious activity behind Wagner Equipment Company located in the 900 Block of Meadowbrook Parkway.  

On July 1, 2019, at approximately 7:35 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Cortez Drive reference a stolen trailer. Once on scene, deputies contacted two individuals inside a truck that was pulling the trailer, which was attempting to leave the driveway.

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.  Although there are currently no fire bans in place for unincorporate

On June 27, 2019, at approximately 4:00 AM, a 57-year-old male in custody at the El Paso County Jail had a medical episode.  He was transported to the medical section for evaluation when his behavior became erratic and then self-harming.

On June 12, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit was conducting routine traffic enforcement with the Colorado State Patrol in the area of Hwy 24 on Ute Pass.  At approximately 9:51 AM, a traffic stop was initiated with a vehicle that was observed to be speeding, we

May 2019 Statistics for Illegal Marijuana Enforcement, Behavioral Health Program and Jail Population

On Tuesday June 4, 2019, at approximately 12:05 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a female housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.  

On June 4, 2019, at approximately 11:00 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Chatfield Drive in reference to a stabbing.

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Springs Police Department, in our continued partnership with the Special Olympics, will join forces for the Annual El Paso County Law Enforcement Torch Run.  This event helps raise money and awareness for Special Olympi

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the 4200 block of Forest Hill Road.  A male suspect barricaded himself inside the residence.   The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU

Sheriff's Office Seizes Two Horses Deemed Criminally Neglected in El Paso County

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the 4200 block of Forest Hill Road.  A male party barricaded himself inside the residence.   The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU)

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been working to increase enforcement of impaired drivers, as El Paso County is leading the state in impaired driver traffic related fatalities.  As part of our ongoing efforts, we are one of many agencies who participate in the High Visibility Enforcement

On May 9, 2019 at approximately 12:29 AM, Officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department

Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 19-1 Detentions Academy

On May 1, 2019, 8:14 PM, deputies responded to 3000 block of West Colorado Avenue in reference to reports of shots fired.  According to witnesses on scene the suspect fired approximately 5-6 shots at the victim while he was sitting in his vehicle.

On May 2, 2019, the EPSO SMART Trailer was deployed near Highway 83 and Northgate Boulevard as a part of our Targeted Traffic Enforcement.  Upon returning to the location on May 7, 2019, it was discovered the trailer had been vandalized and significantly damaged.  The extent of the damages incu

In the month of April, the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), SWAT and Metro Vice and Narcotics and Intelligence (MVINI) executed a search warrant in one of the largest illegal marijuana cultivations operations in El Paso County.  Investigators seized 758 illegal mariju

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) executed a search warrant in the 23000 block of McDaniel’s Road, as part of an ongoing animal neglect investigation.