On September 15, 2021, at approximately 10:30 a.m., our assigned Falcon High School Resource Officer (deputy) was notified by the Falcon High School Administrators of a possible hazing incident. The school is located in the 10000 block of Lambert Road, in unincorporated El Paso County. 

On September 14, 2021, at approximately 6:07 p.m., our Communications center received a report of a missing 25-year-old woman, Angelita Godinez. 

The reporting party said she last spoke to her on September 5, 2021. 

On September 18, 2021, at 4:21 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a shooting in the area of Widefield High School.

On September 17, 2021, at approximately 2:47 AM, Colorado Springs Police Department Communications Center received a 911 call of a shooting that occurred in the 7100 block of Omaha Boulevard, which is located in Unincorporated El Paso County. 

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On September 14, 2021, at approximately 2:41 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 130 block of Kokomo Street, in Unincorporated El Paso County, in reference to a Domestic Violence call reported by witnesses. At the same time a male arrived at the UC Health ER in Fountain with a stab wound.

On August 28, 2021, an adult male inmate detained at the El Paso County Jail was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and later admitted due to a need for continued medical treatment for various ailments.
 

Stage I Fire Restrictions in Place for Unincorporated El Paso County

Stage I Fire Restrictions in Place for Unincorporated El Paso County

August 2021, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) began an investigation on a Sexual Assault case. The suspect in this case has been identified as, 31-year-old, Roger Brandon Abeyta. 

As was previously reported, on September 5th, 2021, at around 2:40 PM, a swimmer at the Rampart Reservoir went missing.  EPSO deputies, El Paso County Search and Rescue, and the Colorado Springs Fire Department dive team responded and began attempts to rescue the swimmer.  Later that evening th

On August 28, 2021, an adult male inmate detained at the El Paso County Jail was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and later admitted due to a need for continued medical treatment for various ailments.
 

On August 25, 2021, at approximately 4:57 PM, multiple callers called 911 to report a woman being drug out of a black SUV (sport utility vehicle) by a man with a gun at a drive-thru restaurant located in the 300 block of Main Street.

On July 8, 2021, at around 4:32 AM, a vehicle was stolen from a home in the 1100 block of Autumn Star Point in unincorporated El Paso County.  Video surveillance retrieved during our investigation captured the following suspect and suspect vehicle descriptions:  

On Sunday, August 22, 2021, at approximately 10:49 PM, The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a disturbance in the 11000 block of Fawn Lane. Upon arrival, deputies located one deceased individual.

On July 24, 2021, at approximately 11:57 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division received a phone call from the Manitou Springs Police Department requesting assistance in conducting a death investigation at a hotel located in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue.

In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that William Nichols Stewart will be moving into the community and is registered at 40250 Hoot Owl Road, Ramah, CO 80832, located in the jurisdiction of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to participate in its upcoming survey. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of resident satisfaction with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office services and to make comparisons with communities across the nation.

On July 24, 2021, at approximately 6:49 AM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead, on a report of a body found.

Upon arriving on scene, deputies discovered a deceased adult male.

On July 28, 2021, at around 6:40 PM, the EPSO Communications Center received a report of a menacing with a gun that just occurred at the Rivon Gas & Convenience Store located at 4140 South Highway 85/87, in unincorporated El Paso County.  

The Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy will begin on Thursday, September 9, 2021. This Academy consists of one night per week classes culminating in a graduation on Wednesday November 10, 2021.

On July 26, 2021, at approximately 4:20 PM, our Communications Center received a call from a family member reporting, 82-year-old, Frances Vialpando as missing from the 13000 block of West Ravine Drive. Information gathered indicated Ms. Vialpando as a missing and endangered adult.

On July 24, 2021, at approximately 6:49 AM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead, on a report of a body found.

Upon arriving on scene, deputies discovered a deceased adult male.

On July 22, 2021, at approximately 1700 hours, our Communications Center received a 911 call from a person stating a male was shooting a weapon from the sunroof of his vehicle in the area of Cornell Street and Widefield Boulevard. 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is reducing costs associated with phone calls and video visitation services at the El Paso County Jail.

Previously, calls were charged at a rate of .44 cents per minute for local calls and .60 cents per minute for long distance (domestic).

On May 9, 2021, at approximately 12:49AM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail. 

On July 2, 2021, at approximately 1122 hours, our Communications center received a phone call from a woman reporting her 38-year-old stepson missing. She was calling from Texas.

On July 11, 2021, at approximately 1:06 PM, the El Paso County Communications center was contacted by the Colorado Springs Police Department in reference to a shooting that occurred in the area of South Academy Boulevard and Interstate 25 (I-25).

On July 6, 2021, at approximately 12:03 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Manitou Springs Police Department officers to the 400 block of Manitou Avenue on a report of a shot being fired.

On June 28, 2021, at approximately 7:21 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Center dispatched deputies to a Check the Welfare call in the 11000 block of Rodez Grove.

Upon arrival, deputies found two deceased individuals.