On August 12, 2022, 55-year-old Beth Aper reportedly exited a vehicle driven by her husband on Judge Orr Road and North Calhan Highway and walked away with only two trash bags of clothes and her cellphone.

In the Fall of 2023, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Investigation Division received information regarding possible fraudulent contractor activity occurring throughout the State of Colorado, with operations being conducted in Unincorporated El Paso County.   
 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 Citizens Academy.

Yesterday, HB 24-1128 was indefinitely suspended during a House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing. 

Earlier this month, Sheriff Joseph Roybal of El Paso County and Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County formed a coalition of Sheriffs across Colorado supporting HB 24-1128. HB 24-1128 is legislation aimed at reversing previously passed legislation, specifically HB 19-1124 and HB 23-1100. 

Last week, the Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Sheriff Joseph Roybal and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office with the prestigious Seven Seals Award.

On February 19, 2024, at 3:22 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting had occurred in the 6100 block of Pemmican Point, in unincorporated El Paso County.

Today, Sheriff Joe Roybal and El Paso County Sheriff's Office members attended the 17th Annual Ken Jordan Awards Ceremony in recognition of law enforcement personnel in the Pikes Peak region who have achieved excellence in DUI enforcement. 

In November of 2023, El Paso County witnessed a landmark verdict after a jury found 28-year-old Katariina Gibson guilty of Proximate Cause of Death by Unlawful Distribution, C.R.S. 18-18-405, Drug Felony 1; and Introducing Contraband in the 2nd Degree, C.R.S. 18-8-204, Felony 6.

Recently, Sheriff Joseph Roybal of El Paso County, and Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County, met with Sheriffs from across Colorado and legislators, to address the growing immigration crisis Colorado is facing.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office announces a settlement was reached between El Paso County, Colorado, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and the Estate of Dezaree Archuleta. 
 

On February 2, 2024, 33 year-old Marie Lahoff, a Deputy Sheriff with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, was arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department and booked into the El Paso County Jail.
 

In coordination with and on behalf of the Fountain Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office provides the below update regarding the Officer Involved Shooting which occurred on January 27, 2024.
 

On January 17, 2024, at about 10:30 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a check the welfare request in the 18000 block of Eurich Rd in unincorporated El Paso County.  Upon arrival, deputies located two deceased adults, one male and one female.
 

Today, Sheriff Joe Roybal announced a new contract with healthcare provider, VitalCore Health Strategies, to serve the incarcerated citizens at the El Paso County Jail. VitalCore replaces the previous provider, Wellpath, which provided services from January 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2023.

One year ago today, Sheriff Roybal stood before the citizens of El Paso County and swore to protect and serve our community.

On December 26, 2023, at approximately 7:42 a.m., a 44-year-old adult male was found unresponsive and not breathing in his assigned, single occupancy cell.

On December 8, 2023, the 4th Judicial District Court accepted a plea from 69-year-old Robert Henry Gordon for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, Unlawful Sexual Contact, and Enticement of a Child.

As the lead investigating agency, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office provides the following additional information to the original media release provided by the Colorado Springs Police Department:

On December 17, 2023, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the 8100 block of Piute Rd in unincorporated El Paso County.

This afternoon, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the oath of office to 21 POST Certified El Paso County Deputy Recruits, and two Teller County Sheriff’s Office Recruits, during the Class 23-3 Graduation Ceremony in Colorado Springs.

On 12/12/23, the El Paso County Coroner's Office confirmed the identities of the deceased found by deputies after the reported shooting on Akawi Way.  They are: 54-year-old Desiree N. Vandelac, 57-year-old Robert V. Vandelac, and 30-year-old Debray A. Scott.

On 12/6/23, at 11:40 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received report of a shooting in the 21000 block of Akawi Way, in unincorporated El Paso County.

El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal issued the following statement in honor of Thanksgiving: 

Today, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the Pikes Peak region to carry out a coordinated two-phase operation.

In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that Michael Raymond Graham will be moving into the community and is registered at 534 Loomis Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 in the jurisdiction of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Yesterday, saw a landmark verdict in El Paso County, after a jury found Katariina Gibson (1/16/1996) guilty of Proximate Cause of Death by Unlawful Distribution, C.R.S. 18-18-405, Drug Felony 1; and Introducing Contraband in the 2nd Degree, C.R.S. 18-8-204, Felony 6.

El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal issued the following statement for Veterans Day, 2023:

Today, after much anticipation from both the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of El Paso County, Sheriff Joseph Roybal announced the reopening of the Veteran’s Ward at the El Paso County Jail. 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help investigating thefts from the Falcon Walmart located at 11550 Meridian Market View in unincorporated El Paso County.