Arrest Following Assault in Security-Widefield Area

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call for service reporting a burglary in progress at a business in the 6800 block of Space Village Avenue in unincorporated El Paso County. As Patrol deputies responded, dispatchers received additional information indicating the suspect was breaking windows at multiple adjacent

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to announce the passing of K9 Mako, a 5-year-old dual-purpose German Shepherd, on August 12, 2026. K9 Mako was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Following his diagnosis, he was medically retired from service, allowing him to spend his remaining time at home with his handler, Deputy D. Richardson, and

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Second Annual Guns & Hoses City Slickers Rodeo raised $40,463.14 for local nonprofit organizations, surpassing last year’s charitable contribution and continuing a growing tradition of supporting organizations serving first responders, military members, and the Pikes Peak region. Held earlier this summer, the 2026 event welcomed approximately 3,000 attendees and

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its ability to assist victims of financial fraud across the United States through a partnership with Asset Reality, a digital asset management and recovery platform. This technology enhances the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to identify, track, and recover funds lost through increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Financial fraud investigations frequently extend beyond Colorado’s borders,