Sheriff’s Office Seeks Additional Victims in Case Involving Former Foster Parent

Yesterday morning, Sheriff Joseph Roybal and members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office attended the Faith & First Responders Forum at Woodmen Valley Chapel in Monument. The forum brought together law enforcement, fire personnel, and education and faith leaders from northern El Paso County to engage in meaningful dialogue about community needs and shared priorities. Together, participants discussed public

On September 23, 2025, detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) launched an investigation following a report of sexual assaults involving multiple children. The suspect, 39-year-old Brandon Duba, was in a position of trust over the victims. Duba was arrested on December 18, 2025, and has been charged with multiple sexual offenses involving children. He

After careful analysis of fire and weather conditions, El Paso County Fire Warden and Sheriff, Joseph Roybal has reinstated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the unincorporated portions of El Paso County.  Sheriff Roybal said, “With the recent snow totals falling significantly short of the prediction, the responsible decision is to reinstate Stage 1 Restrictions.” The restrictions go into effect beginning

Effective immediately, and after a careful analysis of current fire conditions and consultation with the local emergency manager, El Paso County Sheriff and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal has lifted the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions implemented December 17, 2025. Sheriff Roybal said, “I’m grateful for everyone’s cooperation this past week.  The high winds and dry conditions made the restrictions necessary.  Although the