Due to the continued dry conditions and the National Weather Service forecast for continued dry and warmer than normal weather resulting in very high to extreme fire danger ratings, Sheriff Bill Elder has ordered Stage I Fire Restrictions for all of the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. 

The Sheriff's Office will be unveiling a pink wrapped patrol car on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in front of the Office of the Sheriff, located at 27 E. Vermijo Avenue to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Pink Patch Project.

On August 16, 2019, deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft that occurred overnight in the 10,100 block of Everglades Dr.   At approximately 12:20 PM, the victim was notified by their bank of several fraudulent charges on their credit cards, which were stolen along with the vehi

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at approximately 9:27 PM, Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Shawnee Drive.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Division of Wildland Fire Management began a fire apparatus Type 6 Brush Engine Replacement plan in August of 2018. The aging fleet of our brush engines were 12 years old and in need of constant servicing and repair.

In accordance with the involved cases being sealed, the text of this release has been removed.

The Sheriff’s Office extended the deadline for applications to the Fall Citizens’ Academy to no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  There is no charge to attend the Citizens’ Academy; however, seating is limited to the first forty completed applications received. 

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and law enforcement agencies nationwide for the “Saturation Saturday” campaign.

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three Burglary Suspects in Security Area 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony for 16 deputies who have successfully completed the 19-2 Detentions Academy.  The graduation ceremony will be held today, August 16, 2019, 3:00 PM, at Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4040 Nonchalant Circle Sou

On August 15, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office concluded its investigation into the Officer Involved Shooting concerning De'Von Bailey and turned its findings over to the Fourth Judicial District Attorney's Office for review.
 

On Monday, August 12, 2019, at approximately 8:41 PM, deputies were dispatched to a report of a robbery at the 

Sheriff's Office Provides Investigative Update into Officer Involved Shooting 

Sheriff's Office Identifies Suspect from Officer Involved Shooting 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Fall Citizens’ Academy

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, neighborhoods throughout El Paso County are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.  The event’s recurring theme is: “Give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 6:45 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to a report of a personal robbery in the 2400 block of East Fountain Blvd.  Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victim who identified two suspects.

On July 31, 2019 at approximately 4:28 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Shining Star Drive in reference to a domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male. 
 

On July 31, 2019, at approximately 8:00 AM, law enforcement executed search warrants on two properties in the 20000 block of Deputy Point and a knock and talk on a third property regarding illegal marijuana cultivation.  There were approximately 300 marijuana plants, four firearms and nine emac

On July 31, 2019 at approximately 4:28 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Shining Star Drive in reference to a domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male.

On July 27, 2019, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a burglary at Potestio Brothers Equipment, located at 7380 Space Village Avenue.

A year ago, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), UCHealth and El Paso County Public Health to launch a five-year grant funded Behavioral Health Connect Program, also known as BHCON.

On July 28, 2019 at approximately 12:30 AM, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at an address in the 10500 block of Ute Pass Avenue in Green Mountain Falls.   Upon arrival, deputies learned there was a house party attended by a large group of people.  During the party two groups of un

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, at approximately 9:45 PM, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a gray Nissan truck, near the intersection of Main Street and Hancock Expressway.  The driver failed to yield and accelerated at a high rate of speed.  The deputy did not pursue the vehicle. 

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 5:48 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious male walking with a gun in the 2200 block of Monterey Road.  As officers contacted the male party, he got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  Officers

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 5:48 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious male walking with a gun in the 2200 block of Monterey Road.  As officers contacted the male party, he got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  Officers

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.

Starting this month, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will issue the new model TASER 7 to selected sworn members and County Security Officers.  With the discontinuation of the previously issued Taser X26, Sheriff Elder and his staff have made the decision to change to the newest model.  The

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of another phone scam, targeting registered sex offenders.  The caller claims to be with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and is advising offenders they have active warrant, failed to register or are non-compliant.  The offender is instructed th

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred on June 14, 2019, between 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM, in the 9100 Block of Kings Heath Road.  A suspect is observed on the victim’s Ring video walking up to the front porch, pretend to ring the doorbell, and then leave.