100% CONTAINMENT ACHIEVED

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at approximately 1:52 AM, Deputies were dispatched to the 13500 block of Hobby Horse Lane in reference to a check the welfare.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located two deceased individuals.

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, at approximately 3:40 PM, fire personnel with Donald Westcott Fire Department (DWFD), Tri Lakes Fire Department and Palmer Lake Fire Department (PLFD) responded to a structure at a residence in the 14000 block of Allegiance Dr.

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, at approximately 1:06 PM, a structure fire was reported at a residence in the 23800 block of Blue Roan Circle.  Members of the Calhan Fire Department responded and, while extinguishing the fire, discovered a deceased individual inside the residence. 

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at approximately 1:52 AM, Deputies were dispatched to the 13500 block of Hobby Horse Lane in reference to a check the welfare.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located two deceased individuals.

On January 1, 2018, House Bill 17-1220 concerning measures to stop diversion of legal marijuana to the illegal market was put into law.  Sheriff Bill Elder made it one of his top priorities to go after black-market marijuana and the illegal marijuana grows in El Paso County.

On April 5, 2018, at approximately 8:07 PM, a deputy was at Gladiator and Main Street in Security CO, when she heard several shots fired coming from the Shots Tavern located at 1831 Main Street.  She immediately arrived on scene and was informed by a witness that a white male had just shot at a

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, members of the Sheriff's Office Rural Enforcement Outreach, SWAT, Crime Reduction Unit and the Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence executed two search warrants on properties where there were illegal marijuana grows.

On Friday, March 30, 2018, we will be holding a Teen Job Fair from 10:00 AM - Noon, at the Meridian Ranch Elementary School, located at 10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive.  There will be representatives from McDonalds, 7-11, Safeway, Domino's, Culvers', Villa Sport, Walmart and many others.

On March 25, 2018, at approximately 4:52 AM, Deputies, along with other outside agencies, were dispatched to 7393 Bonterra Lane in reference to a shooting.

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, at approximately 5:41 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing 2-year-old named Nain Dominguez DOB: 09/24/15.  Nain was last seen near the Stratmoor Hill Trailhead Park, located at 1215 Forest Road.  El Paso County Deputies along with n

The Carson Midway Fire is now out except for tires and trash piles that are actively burning and smoking in the 20800 block of Prairie Fire Point.  All fire personnel from El Paso County, Pueblo County and Fort Carson have cleared the fire.  Fire personnel from Hanover Fire Department will cont

Law Enforcement Seizes Marijuana Plants Discovered During Carson Midway Fire

The Carson Midway Fire is now 100% contained except for tires that are burning in the 20800 block of Prairie Fire Point.  The El Paso County OEM Hazardous Material Team is actively working that fire.  

On March 12, 2018, at 3:30 PM, Colorado Springs Police Officers responded to the Travel Star Motel in the 1700 block of Nevada Avenue on information that Corky Lee Oliver, 11/14/86, wanted on a robbery warrant, was staying there.

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, at approximately 10:43 am, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of a vehicle fire in the area of Avenida Hermosa View and Boca Chica Heights.  Numerous departments from surrounding jurisdictions responded with fire personnel, emergency medica

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and members of tactical teams from Colorado Springs Police Department and Fountain Police Department, executed several sear

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the arrest of Deputy Michael Christian stemming from an investigation by the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.  Deputy Christian was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in March 2008.  He has been placed on Admin

On March 12, 2018, at 3:30 PM, Colorado Springs Police Officers responded to the Travel Star Motel in the 1700 block of Nevada Avenue on information that Corky Lee Oliver, 11/14/86, wanted on a robbery warrant, was staying there.

In Early 2017, the Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit began an investigation on a Sexual Assault Case involving suspect Glenn Allan Lainfiesta, DOB: 04/02/73.  Mr.

On Thursday, March 1, 2018, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with members of Metro Vice and Narcotics Intelligence (VNI), executed a search warrant at a property in the 33000 block of Big Springs Road regarding an illegal marijuana grow.

On December 7, 2017, at approximately 8:09 PM, deputies responded to the Domino's Pizza located at 7376 McLaughlin Road in Unincorporated El Paso County in reference to a robbery.  The suspect entered the store through the front door, went around the counter and pointed what appeared to be a si

On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, the Sheriff's Office along with the Colorado Springs Police Department served a notice to the homeless campers who have been living on the Rocky Top Resources property, that they must vacate by Friday, March 9, 2018. 

On February 5, 2018, at approximately 4:40 PM, deputies responded to a package theft in the 4200 block of Arvol Circle in Unincorporated El Paso County.  The victim was notified by a neighbor that a package was stolen from the front porch of the residence. 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Spring Citizens’ Academy.

On February 27, 2018, the Sheriff's Office was made aware of a handwritten threat left in the bathroom at Webster Elementary School.  This threat was investigated fully by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and was deemed to be a non-credible threat.

On Friday, February 9, 2018, at approximately 4:11 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 2400 block of North Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs.  When officers arrived on scene, the suspect had barricaded himself inside the home where the call ori

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be presenting Angelia Rose with the 911 Hero Award on Monday, February 12, 2018, at 1:30 PM, at Jordahl Elementary School, located at 800 Progress Drive in Fountain.

Out of respect for the grieving family, fellow law enforcement officers and friends we are unable to accommodate requests for interviews on Saturday morning prior to 11:30 AM.  El Paso County Sheriff, Bill Elder will provide a live statement to the media prior to the service.  This statement wi