Peter Carey began his law enforcement career with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in 1982. In 1984, he joined the Colorado Springs Police Department as an officer in Patrol and then with the Metro Vice, Narcotics & Intelligence Division.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, members of the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), K-9, and SWAT assisted Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Officials with the execution of a search warrant for illega

Undersheriff Joseph Breister is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.  He began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in January 1987 as the first out-of-state lateral transfer in patrol.  During his career, he served in numerous assignments includi

On Thursday, March 21, 2019, at approximately 2:15 PM, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by jail medical staff that an inmate tested positive for Hepatitis A.  The inmate is currently incarcerated in the El Paso County Jail and has been since January 16, 2019.   

On March 21, 2019, at approximately 2:15 AM, a deputy observed a light-colored Audi pull out of the Springs Value Inn.  The vehicle was driving erratically so the deputy ran the plate and it came back to a black Audi.  A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver pulled over on Marksheffel Road

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Search and Rescue responded a call for service in the 30,200 block of Antioch Road.  When they arrived on scene, they found a deceased male and a hypothermic female.  The female was treated on scene and is expected to survive.

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Search and Rescue responded a call for service in the 30,200 block of Antioch Road.  When they arrived on scene, they found a deceased male and a hypothermic female.  The female is being treated on scene and is expected to survive.

On March 10, 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM, a deputy from the Rural Enforcement Outreach Team was contacted by multiple parties in reference to an animal neglect complaint in the 3200 block of Slocum Road and a search warrant was obtained for the property.

In 2017, Sheriff Bill Elder laid out illegal marijuana enforcement, addressing mental health in the community and reducing the average daily jail population as his top priorities for the next four years of his administration.  The Sheriff’s Office will be releasing monthly statistics on the wor

On March 7, 2019, at approximately 9:14 a.m., deputies with the Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) were dispatched to a house under construction, in the 24000 Block of East Hwy 24, to assist the Calhan Fire Department on a report of an explosion. 

On March 4, 2019, at approximately 11:17 p.m.  Deputies observed a Blue BMW, with no visible registration, pull into the Super 8 Motel located at 605 Peterson Road.  As deputies initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of the motel, the driver of the vehicle drove into the deputy’s patrol ve

The Cadet Academy will be held over Spring Break from March 25-29, 2019, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the Sheriff's Office Training Facility, located at 2743 East Las Vegas Avenue.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office hosted a week-long Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) attended by civilian and sworn personnel from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Springs Police Department and Teller County Sheriff’s Office.  The intense 40-hour specialized training is design

On February 25, 2019, at approximately 12:00 pm, deputies were conducting marijuana enforcement efforts in eastern El Paso County, when they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding eastbound Highway 94 at Yoder Rd.

The Citizens’ Academy will begin on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 and will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  The Academy will be conducted over a seven-week period, culminating in a graduation ceremony on May 28, 2019

On February 22, 2019 at approximately 12:12 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received multiple calls from the Déjà vu Showgirls, located in the 2100 black of B Street regarding a man shooting at the establishment.  

On February 22, 2019 at approximately 12:12 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received multiple calls from the Déjà vu Showgirls, located in the 2100 black of B Street regarding a man shooting at the establishment.   Upon arrival, deputies learned that man became upset when asked to leav

The El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E Las Vegas Street, is at a critical point in managing the inmate population as it reached record highs today with a jail population of 1,717 and a total inmate population of 1,880.  The last record for Daily Inmate Population was set in August of 2018,

Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 18-2 Detentions Academy

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a criminal trespass auto that occurred overnight between January 29-30, 2019 at the 700 block of Pennington Dr.  The victim’s purse containing credit/debit cards, house keys and approximately $4500 in cash was stolen from an unlock

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) Unit responded to an address in the 13400 block Paint Mine Road in reference to an animal neglect case involving two emaciated horses on the property.  A veterinarian was c

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of a “phishing” scam that is going around using the email address of the Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Coordinator.  The email message states that a contract is in the process of being terminated with an invoice attached for the recipient to re

Update on Officer Involved Shooting on Verde Drive

On Friday, January 18, 2019, at approximately 2:58 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a shooting in the 4300 block of Lashelle Avenue.  When deputies arrived on scene they found a deceased male.

On Friday, January 18, 2019, at approximately 2:58 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a shooting in the 4300 block of Lashelle Avenue.  When deputies arrived on scene they found a deceased male.

In February of 2018, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Financial Crimes Unit began an investigation regarding a  Nigerian Romance Scam.  The investigation revealed the suspect came to the United States in early 2017, on a student visa and immediately started his scam.

On Saturday, January 12, 2019, at approximately 4:50 AM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department(CSPD) contacted a suspicious male party in a stolen vehicle parked in the parking lot of Elevate Apartments, located in the 400 block of Crestone Lane.   During the contact, the male pa

Sheriff Elder is pleased to announce on Saturday, January 12, 2018, the Criminal Justice Center was awarded the American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation, at their conference in New Orleans, LA.

On Saturday, January 12, 2019, at approximately 4:50 AM, Officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department(CSPD) contacted a suspicious male party in a stolen vehicle parked in the parking lot of Elevate Apartments, located in the 400 block of Crestone Lane.   During the contact, the male pa

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) and the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will be accepting applications for the Spanish Citizens’ Academy starting January 7, 2019.