On March 31, 2020, at approximately 8:57 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Bison Drive, regarding a shooting.

As of this evening a second deputy has a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19. The deputy has been isolated since first developing symptoms.

Sheriff Bill Elder has ordered Stage I Fire Restrictions for all of the unincorporated areas of El Paso County.  The Stage I Fire Restrictions shall go into effect at noon today and the following are prohibited: 

As of this morning, a deputy has a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19. They are isolated and have been for nearly a week now and are home getting better. All employees who have had contact with this deputy has been notified and are taking appropriate precautions.

Human Remains Found in Florida Tentatively Identified as Gannon Stauch

On March 18, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office  stating they responded to a call of a deceased juvenile male in Pace, Florida.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s assistance locating Jane Mudder.  Jane is described as a 57 year old white female, 5’6”, 122 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She also has a dream catcher tattoo on her right arm. 

As the global COVID-19 information continues to develop, the Sheriff is working diligently in collaboration with El Paso County Public Health and other County leadership to prepare for the spread of COVID-19. The situation is rapidly evolving and being monitored closely.

On November 2, 2019, at approximately 2:19 PM, deputies were dispatched to a vacant lot located at the intersection of Galley Road and Powers Boulevard in reference to a found body.  When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male with suspicious injuries.  The deputies contacted our

On March 7, 2020, at approximately 5:40 PM, a 9-1-1 call was received at our Communication Center from a reporting party indicating she was just shot at near the intersection of Space Village Avenue and South Marksheffel Road.  The reporting party stated she was waved down by a female and decid

On November 2, 2019, at approximately 2:19 PM, deputies were dispatched to a vacant lot located at the intersection of Galley Road and Powers Boulevard in reference to a found body.  When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male with suspicious injuries.  The deputies contacted our

On March 7, 2020, at approximately 5:40 PM, a 9-1-1 call was received at our Communication Center from a reporting party indicating she was just shot at.  The reporting party stated she was waved down by a female and decided to give her a ride.  Shortly thereafter, a male in another vehicle pul

On Saturday September 16, 2017, Palmer Lake Police Department received a call for service of a missing person. A search of the mountainous area of Mount Herman was conducted by members of the community and the El Paso County Search and Rescue Team.

Suspect Identified in Officer Involved Shooting on Galley Road and Space Center Drive

On March 2, 2020, at approximately 8:04 AM, MST, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Detectives, FBI Agents, and members from the El Paso County 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office arrested Letecia Stauch (DOB 08/04/1983) in Horry County, South Carolina.

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at approximately 03:42 AM, an off-duty officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) called our Communication Center through the 9-1-1 phone line.  The off-duty officer reported he was involved in a shooting in the drive-through of a fast food restau

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at approximately 03:42 AM, an off-duty officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) called our Communication Center through the 9-1-1 phone line.  The off-duty officer reported he was in the drive-through of a fast food restaurant, located at the 10

El Paso Teller 9-1-1 Authority Awards 12 year old as 9-1-1 Hero

On February 25, 2020, 12 year old Arturo Hernandez was awarded the 9-1-1 Hero Award.

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.  The caller threatened if the victim did not purchase gift cards that was valued at one thousand dollars legal action would be taken against them.  In these most recent cases, they are using the name of actual employees of the Sh

Today marks four weeks since Gannon went missing.

 On February 21, 2020, the Metro Crime Lab returned to Gannon's home as a part of our ongoing investigation into his disappearance. 

The investigation continues to progress with multiple agencies working to bring Gannon home.

On January 9, 2020, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Mindy Belger, answered a 9-1-1 call from 12 year old Andrew Gravil.  He proved to everyone he knows how to handle himself when faced with a traumatic event.

The Spring Citizens' Academy will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  The Academy will be conducted over a 10 week period, culminating in a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Gannon Stauch.  The absence of information provided to the public does not mean the investigation has slowed down.

On February 15, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued to search specific areas and we have over 100 trained individuals and specialized assets to include Search and Rescue, Mounted and K-9's, assisting in today's search efforts.

Sheriff Bill Elder announced the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc.

On February 13, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued to search specific areas and we have over 80 trained individuals and specialized assets to include Search and Rescue, Mounted and K-9's, assisting in today's search efforts.

On February 12, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continue to search specific areas and we have over 130 trained individuals to include Search and Rescue, Mounted and K-9's, assisting in today's search efforts.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Gannon Stauch.  To date there have been 385 tips received, 2,656 hours of investigative work done by Sheriff’s Office in this case and over 3,600 staff hours put into the search efforts.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigation continued today in the Lorson Ranch area.  Deputies re-canvassed Gannon's neighborhood and spoke with neighbors.  We did this in a systematic approach to ensure all residents have been interviewed because some may have been away at the time of t

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigation continued today in the Lorson Ranch area.  Deputies re-canvassed Gannon's neighborhood and spoke with neighbors.  We did this in a systematic approach to ensure all residents have been interviewed because some may have been away at the time of t