Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal announced the release of the 2023 Variance Report, an annual update to his Strategic Plan. This year’s Variance Report supplements Sheriff Roybal’s law enforcement strategic plan, providing a report card on progress made thus far.

On October 7, 2024, at approximately 11:56 pm, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Communications Center received reports regarding a suicidal adult male at a residence in the 5100 block of Prairie Grass Lane in Colorado Springs. 

At approximately 9:22 pm, on October 7, 2024, a 54-year-old male (in custody) who was being treated for a terminal illness was found unresponsive in his (medical housing unit) cell.

Today, after a thorough review of current fire danger conditions and following the El Paso County Wildland Fire Restriction Evaluation Guidelines, Sheriff and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal has implemented Stage I Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated areas of El Paso County.

Yesterday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a member of the Colorado Ped Patrol, reporting a suspected human trafficking case. This group is not affiliated with law enforcement, nor associated with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Recently, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Civil Unit arrived at the 3300 block of Verde Drive in southeast Colorado Springs to complete a Writ of Restitution (Eviction).

Today, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Horizon Middle School received multiple reports about a student allegedly in possession of a firearm on campus.  

This week, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit Sergeant Jason Haag and Sheriff Joseph Roybal addressed the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners about the importance of receiving the approval of two National Highway Transportation Safety Administration grants administered through

This week, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with the Colorado Springs Police Department, Denver Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Monument Police Department, Fountain Police Department, and the Pueblo Police Department, to address expired veh

The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber and the El Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Committee recently honored El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal with the Outstanding Community Leadership Award for his demonstrated leadership in the Colorado Springs community.

On September 10, 2024, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call from the U.S.

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:53 pm, a call came into the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center, where the reporting party stated there was a deceased individual located in a field in Midway Estates, near the intersection of El Hambre View and Rancho Colorado Boulevard

This week, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs) charged two students (both minors) from two separate schools for their participation in spreading false information regarding threats to schools locally and nationwide.

Today, Sheriff Joseph Roybal announced changes to service fees for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit beginning October 15, 2024.

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., during a routine welfare check at the El Paso County Jail, deputies found an adult male unresponsive in his cell.

Evidence found during a search of the cell suggests the person in custody had attempted to take his own life.   

At approximately 3:53 pm today, a call came into the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center, where the reporting party stated there was a deceased individual located in a field in Midway Estates, near the intersection of El Hambre View and Rancho Colorado Boulevard in unincorporate

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., during a routine welfare check at the El Paso County Jail, deputies found an adult male unresponsive in his cell.

Evidence found during a search of the cell suggests the person in custody had attempted to take his own life.  

On Tuesday September 3, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Colorado Springs Police Officers (CSPD) located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart in the 3200 block of East Platte Avenue.

The victim of the Homicide on Walsen Road has been identified as 54-year-old Jian Chan, who was married to the suspect, Stephen Chan. We extend our deepest condolences to Jian Chan’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Please find Mr. Chan's booking photograph attached.

At approximately 6:55 A.M. today, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a male party claiming to have killed his wife.

Beginning this week, school is back in session for most school districts in El Paso County.

El Paso County Sheriff and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal issued the following statement, rescinding Stage I Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated areas of El Paso County:

During the week of August 3to August 9, 2024, law enforcement partners nationwide participate in National Night Out. 

El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal, Fire Warden, issued the following statement after implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated areas of El Paso County last week:

On July 23, 2024, Samantha Peterson was booked into the El Paso County Jail on multiple traffic charges and an outstanding warrant. Ms. Peterson was offered the opportunity to surrender any contraband under Sheriff Roybal's Contraband Reduction Drug Amnesty Program, which she declined.

On August 1, 2024, around 2:30 a.m. the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call requesting a welfare check in the 13000 block of Halleluiah Trail in unincorporated El Paso County. The caller reported that a female at the residence was unresponsive.

Today, after a thorough review of current fire danger conditions and following the El Paso County Wildland Fire Restriction Evaluation Guidelines, Sheriff, and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal has implemented Stage I Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated areas of El Paso County.

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal and Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell cross-deputized their Patrol and Investigations Units during a ceremony off HWY 24 on the El Paso/ Teller County line.

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the oath of office to 30 POST Certified El Paso County Deputies, two Teller County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, one Fremont County Sheriff's Office Deputy and one Fairplay Police Department Officer during the 24-1 Graduation Ceremony at Trace

“This incident highlights the potentially deadly consequences of using Fentanyl. Without the quick and decisive actions of Deputy Klein and the medical staff at the El Paso County Jail, this individual would likely have died.