On July 1, 2019, at approximately 7:35 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Cortez Drive reference a stolen trailer. Once on scene, deputies contacted two individuals inside a truck that was pulling the trailer, which was attempting to leave the driveway.

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.  Although there are currently no fire bans in place for unincorporate

On June 27, 2019, at approximately 4:00 AM, a 57-year-old male in custody at the El Paso County Jail had a medical episode.  He was transported to the medical section for evaluation when his behavior became erratic and then self-harming.

On June 12, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit was conducting routine traffic enforcement with the Colorado State Patrol in the area of Hwy 24 on Ute Pass.  At approximately 9:51 AM, a traffic stop was initiated with a vehicle that was observed to be speeding, we

May 2019 Statistics for Illegal Marijuana Enforcement, Behavioral Health Program and Jail Population

On Tuesday June 4, 2019, at approximately 12:05 PM, a medical emergency was declared in a female housing ward at the El Paso County Jail.  

On June 4, 2019, at approximately 11:00 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Chatfield Drive in reference to a stabbing.

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Springs Police Department, in our continued partnership with the Special Olympics, will join forces for the Annual El Paso County Law Enforcement Torch Run.  This event helps raise money and awareness for Special Olympi

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the 4200 block of Forest Hill Road.  A male suspect barricaded himself inside the residence.   The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU

Sheriff's Office Seizes Two Horses Deemed Criminally Neglected in El Paso County

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the 4200 block of Forest Hill Road.  A male party barricaded himself inside the residence.   The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU)

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been working to increase enforcement of impaired drivers, as El Paso County is leading the state in impaired driver traffic related fatalities.  As part of our ongoing efforts, we are one of many agencies who participate in the High Visibility Enforcement

On May 9, 2019 at approximately 12:29 AM, Officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department

Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 19-1 Detentions Academy

On May 1, 2019, 8:14 PM, deputies responded to 3000 block of West Colorado Avenue in reference to reports of shots fired.  According to witnesses on scene the suspect fired approximately 5-6 shots at the victim while he was sitting in his vehicle.

On May 2, 2019, the EPSO SMART Trailer was deployed near Highway 83 and Northgate Boulevard as a part of our Targeted Traffic Enforcement.  Upon returning to the location on May 7, 2019, it was discovered the trailer had been vandalized and significantly damaged.  The extent of the damages incu

In the month of April, the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), SWAT and Metro Vice and Narcotics and Intelligence (MVINI) executed a search warrant in one of the largest illegal marijuana cultivations operations in El Paso County.  Investigators seized 758 illegal mariju

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) executed a search warrant in the 23000 block of McDaniel’s Road, as part of an ongoing animal neglect investigation.

El Paso County has led Colorado in the number of reported traffic deaths in the last two years, seventy-seven in 2017 and eighty-one in 2018.  Beginning on May 1, 2019, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with our regional Public Safety partners will increase traffic enforcement effo

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at approximately 4:27 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 2500 block of Hancock Expressway.  Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the suspects apartment.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Program is comprised of a group of citizens with a true and common desire to partner with the Sheriff's Office to help provide public safety services to the community.

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.

On Monday April 15, 2019, at approximately 10:15 AM, units from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD)  responded to the 300 block of Longfellow Drive in response to an automobile theft in-progress/recovery.  A foot chase ensued, and a male was taken into custody related to the theft. 

On April 9, 2019, approximately 9:00 AM, members of the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), SWAT, and Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence (MVNI) executed a search warrant at an address in the 13000 Block of North Ellicott Hwy in reference to an ongoing marijuana culti

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Knox has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Paula Rayer of Peyton, Colorado in memory of her mother, Lynn D.

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.

On Monday, April 1, 2019, at approximately 4:21 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male juvenile, wearing a black bandana around his face and a gun in his hand, attempt to break into a residence in the 2000 Block of Rocklin Dr.  The male checked to see if the door wa

On March 25, 2019, at approximately 6:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 35800 Block of Wagner Lane in reference to a report of a male and three dogs found deceased inside the residence. Upon arriving on scene, deputies located a male, female and three dogs deceased throughout the home.

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