Deputies Conducting Suspicious Death Investigation on Loomis Avenue in Stratmoor Hills Area

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed annually during the second week of April. In 2026, it will take place from April 11 through April 18—a time dedicated to recognizing the critical role public safety telecommunicators play in emergency response. The observance began in 1981 when a California dispatcher established the week to raise awareness about the vital work of

Detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit initiated an investigation on January 5, 2026, following a report of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student at James Madison Charter Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a result of a thorough and comprehensive investigation, which included multiple interviews and the execution of search warrants, detectives

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the continued success of the Blue Envelope Program across the Pikes Peak region and announce a new $21,000 grant award from The Independence Center which will significantly expand the program’s reach and impact. This funding opportunity was made possible through the dedicated efforts of our community partners at The Resource

This week, justice was secured for victims after the sentencing of 63-year-old Richard Vasquez, bringing a measure of closure for a victim and their family following a lengthy and difficult investigation. The case began on July 25, 2025, when a representative from the Department of Human Services reported allegations of sexual assault involving a child. Detectives from the El Paso