Beginning May 20, 2020, we began an investigation after receiving information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC).

After serving search warrants and conducting interviews, probable cause was established for a suspect's arrest.

On July 3, 2020, at approximately 12:19 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.   

On May 14, 2020, a suspect, contacted a business in the 100 block of North Monument Lake Road and ordered one Cub Cadet Zero Turn Lawnmower, worth over $5,000, and told the business he would have someone pickup the lawnmower. 

On July 3, 2020, at approximately 1:23 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Monument Police officers to Front Street located in Monument on a Check the Welfare call. Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered a deceased male and a deceased female inside a residence.

On July 3, 2020, at approximately 8:11 PM, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to a campground, located  Forest Service Road 306, on a Check the Welfare call. It was reported a male locked himself in the public restroom and was yelling and screaming.

On July 3, 2020, at approximately 1:23 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Monument Police officers to Front Street located in Monument on a Check the Welfare call. Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered a deceased male and a deceased female inside a residence.

On July 3, 2020, at approximately 12:19 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.  

Sheriff's Office Arrests Two in Robbery Case

On July 2, 2020, our Communications Center dispatched deputies to the 600 block of Peterson Road at a motel, in reference to a robbery that just occurred. 

As we celebrate the upcoming 4th of July holiday, fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations. We hope the holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment. 

On June 23, 2020, deputies were dispatched to the Yoder Post Office in reference to a shooting involving a juvenile victim. The shooting occurred in the reporting family's home located in the 7700 block of Edison Road.  

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Christopher Rogers (DOB: 8/20/95), a Deputy Sheriff with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office was charged with Third Degree Assault and First Degree Official Misconduct. The criminal investigation was conducted by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

On June 28, 2020, at approximately 12:07 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 4,000 block of Clearview Loop regarding reports of a shooting.

Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest in Shooting

On June 23, 2020, deputies were dispatched to the Yoder Post Office in reference to a shooting involving a juvenile victim. The shooting occurred in the reporting family's home located in the 7700 block of Edison Road.  

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Sheriff's Office was notified of an assault.  When detectives arrived on scene, they located an adult male who had been assaulted. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening wounds.

On June 22, 2020, at approximately 5:35 AM, Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Easy Street for a report of a burglary in progress. The reporting party stated he had observed, through his security cameras, two males enter the detached garage carrying a large duffle bag and a crowbar.

On June 20, 2020, at approximately 11:07 AM, our Communications Center (the El Paso County Communications Center) dispatched Manitou Springs Police officers to the 10 block of Fountain Place in Manitou Springs on a Check the Welfare call.

Sheriff's Office Arrests Suspect for Arson in Structure Fire

On June 21, 2020, at approximately 7:21 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a Structure Fire in the 100 block of Security Boulevard.

On June 20, 2020, at approximately 11:07 AM, our Communications Center (the El Paso County Communications Center) dispatched Manitou Springs Police officers to the 10 block of Fountain Place in Manitou Springs on a Check the Welfare call.

Suspect Arrested on Numerous Charges

The El Paso County Jail will be upgrading many areas and equipment to ensure the health and safety of staff and the incarcerated population.  These upgrades are intended to reduce the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19 and increase overall safety and security of the jail.  

The El Paso county Sheriff’s Office has completed a several months long investigation into a juvenile death that occurred on March 11, 2020.

On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the Sheriff's Office took a report for missing and endangered juvenile, Elizabeth "Lizzy" McPherson, DOB: 08/02/03.

As we celebrate the upcoming 4th of July holiday, fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations.  We hope the holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment.  Currently we are under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated

UPDATE: Our investigation has revealed Lizzy made it to Denver, Colorado.  It is possible she may be headed to Florida in addition to Texas.  We are asking Media outlets to share this with your affiliates across the country.

On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the Sheriff's Office took a report for missing and endangered juvenile, Elizabeth "Lizzy" McPherson, DOB: 08/02/03.

Previously in an official press release we asked the community to report any information toward identifying suspects involved in multiple vehicle break-ins at the following occurrences:

Sheriff's Office Investigating Theft, Eluding, and Hit and Run Case.

On June 2, 2020, at approximately 1:23 PM, our Communications Center received a report of a suspect stealing clothing items and automotive parts from a store located on Widefield Boulevard.

CSPD Press Release:

On Friday, May 29, 2020, at approximately 8:58 P.M., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO)
Communications Center received reports of a domestic violence incident in the 1000 block of Chiricahua Drive.

El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder, is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) Scholarship award for El Paso County.

Sheriff's Office Arrests Juvenile in Multiple Burglary Cases