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.

Last week, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Regional Mounted Unit School, at Latigo Trails Equestrian Center in El Paso County, Colorado.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance locating Nadya Hayes.  She is 17 years old, 5’3”, weighing about 130 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

This morning, Sheriff Joe Roybal, and members of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Command Staff welcomed the 43 deputy recruits, Class 23-4, to their first day of training at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy.

Today, Sheriff Roybal, Fire Warden for El Paso County, and members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office participated in the planned Ute Pass Evacuation Drill and Preparedness Fair- a mock wildfire evacuation drill in the Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls area.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help investigating a series of burglaries that were reported September 25, 2023. This spree occurred in the area of Short Grass Court, Blue Fescue Court, and Green Grass Court in unincorporated El Paso County, CO.

Last week, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Group assisted the U.S. Forest Service with a prescribed burn operation near Rampart Range Road and Forest Service Road 314. This operation was the first prescribed burn implemented by the U.S.

El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal issued the following statement:

Next week, September 25-27, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Group will be assisting the U.S. Forest Service with a controlled Ensign Gulch burn operation near Rampart Range Road and Forest Service Road 314.

This week, elected officials in El Paso County joined Sheriff Joe Roybal in showing their sincere appreciation for the members of the County Security Section of the Sheriff’s Office in celebration of National Security Officer Appreciation Week.

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal announced the release of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Strategic Plan, a roadmap to the future of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. 

This afternoon, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell, and members of both the El Paso County and Teller County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the Special Response team graduation of 9 deputies from El Paso County and 1 deputy from Teller County.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Theft case that occurred at the Smart Space Storage lot located at 5210 Tamlin Rd. in unincorporated El Paso County, CO.

This afternoon, during a ceremony at in Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the oath of office to 19 POST Certified El Paso County Deputy Recruits, and one Monument Police Department Recruit.

On September 4, 2023, a male inmate in the El Paso County Jail died while in custody.  At about 5:45 a.m., 42-year-old Jamin Robertson was housed in the medical unit and was found unresponsive and not breathing in his cell. 

On the morning of August 29, 2023, at about 0900 hours, Joshua Cordova, a 42 year-old male, walked into the main public entrance/screening area of the El Paso County Courthouse located at 270 S.