On June 30, 2021, at around 1:26 PM, members of the Sheriff's Office Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) were in the Stratmoor Valley neighborhood in unincorporated El Paso County conducting surveillance in regard to an investigation into thefts from area construction sites.  A vehicle associated

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.

On Friday, June 18, 2021, at approximately 1:56 PM, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a bomb threat in the 9800 block of Rubicon Drive. 

On June 17, 2021, at approximately 4:12 PM, a deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office located a wanted suspect in the 900 block of Widefield Drive located in Unincorporated El Paso County.

On June 10, 2021, at approximately 6:23 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 3400 block of West Colorado Avenue, in unincorporated El Paso County, in reference to a shooting.

Updated 7/2/21

Clarification on the Rescission of the Fireworks Ban for Unincorporated El Paso County

Effective immediately, the fireworks ban has been rescinded for unincorporated El Paso County.

On February 5, 2021, at approximately 11:37 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding an unresponsive infant at an address in the 500 block of Widefield Drive in unincorporated El Paso County.  Operating at this address was an in-home daycare for numerous children rangi

On Monday, January 6, 2020 at approximately 2:20 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding an unresponsive female in a room at the Travel Lodge in the 6800 block of Space Village Avenue.

On May 17, 2021, at approximately 2:31 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 500 block of Cypress Drive located in Security, Colorado. Deputies and the Security Fire Department responded, but the home was a total loss.

On January 23, 2021, at approximately 1:23 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive newborn.  The reporting party stated the newborn was lying partially buried in her yard. 

On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 3:30 PM, Fountain Police Department (FPD) officers and a deputy from the El Paso County Sherriff’s Office (EPSO), came in contact with an armed individual at the Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain, Colorado 80817.

Even with the recent moisture received, according to the drought monitor, all of El Paso County remains in either the moderate drought or abnormally dry categories. 

Sheriff's Office DUI Theme Car Event

On May 12, 2021, at approximately 6:04 PM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the 6000 block of South Johnson Road located in Rush, Colorado, on a Check the Welfare call.

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

In accordance with Colorado law, the Colorado Department of Corrections has notified the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office that Dennis Eugene Hase is registered at 8850 Squirrel Creek Road, Fountain, Co., 80817, which is located in the jurisdiction of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 17, 2021, at approximately 2:31 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 500 block of Cypress Drive located in Security, Colorado. Deputies and the Security Fire Department responded, but the home was a total loss.

On May 12, 2021, at approximately 6:04 PM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the 6000 block of South Johnson Road located in Rush, Colorado, on a Check the Welfare call.

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

On May 9, 2021, at approximately 9:27 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call about a stabbing in the 2000 block of B Street. 

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

Suspect in the Alison Cantrell Homicide Arrested

On March 15, 2021, at approximately 1:35 PM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the intersection of Old Pueblo Road and Midway Ranch Road on a report of a body found.

On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approximately 6:30 AM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were working a stolen car detail in the 500 block of Garden of the Gods Road.
 

On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approximately 6:30 AM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were working a stolen car detail in the 500 block of Garden of the Gods Road.
 

On April 18, 2021, at approximately 5:03 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Spokane Way to investigate numerous gunshots heard by a caller. 

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Suspect in Shooting on Spokane Way

On April 18, 2021, at approximately 5:03 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Spokane Way to investigate numerous gunshots heard by a caller. 

On April 18, 2021, at approximately 5:03 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Spokane Way to investigate numerous gunshots heard by a caller. 

The Sheriff's Office will be unveiling a DUI themed “Heat is On Vehicle”, a wrapped patrol car, on Thursday April 15, 2021, at 1:00 PM, on top of the El Paso County parking garage (located at 50 E. Costilla Street).

Sheriff's Office Searching for Missing and Endangered Child

On Friday, April 9, 2021, at approximately 5:30 PM, our Communications Center received a report of a runaway. 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is excited to have our fourth virtual Community Conversations. These Conversations will take place once a month and will target a different area of our vast and diverse community. The goals of Community Conversations are:

In January of 2021, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation into numerous reports of illegal activity associated to house parties in the Colorado Springs area.