We will continue to search specific areas based on tips and leads in this investigation. All leads and avenues are being explored.  The investigation and the search processes will continue to run parallel with one another in hopes of finding Gannon and bringing him home safely.  

On February 6, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued our search focused in the area of Lorson Ranch.  Over 100 volunteer partners, 4 of our Mounted Unit members, and 3 Search and Rescue canines assisted in today's search efforts.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners will continue to search specific areas based on tips and leads in this investigation.  The investigation and the search processes will continue to run parallel with one another in hopes of finding Gannon and bringing him home safely. 

The Sheriff's Office has received a report of another phone scam.  The caller threatened if the victims did not pay and if they did not return their phone calls, legal action would be taken against them.  In these most recent cases, they are using the name of actual employees of the Sheriff's O

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners will continue to search specific areas based on tips and leads in this investigation.  The investigation and the search processes will continue to run parallel with one another in hopes of finding Gannon and bringing him home safely. 

On February 3, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued our search focused in the area of 2743 E.

On February 2, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued our search focused in the area of Lorson Ranch.  At approximately 2:00 PM, the decision was made to move Incident Command to the Sheriff's Office Training Facility, located across the street from the El Paso County

On February 1, 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and partners continued our search focused in the area of Lorson Ranch.  Our Office and over 160 people continue to put in extraordinary efforts to search for Gannon and preserve and recover any evidence that could lead to his return.  

Sheriff's Office Update on Search Efforts for Gannon Stauch

On January 27, 2020, the Sheriff's Office took a report for a juvenile runaway, eleven year old Gannon Stauch. He was last seen on January 27th, 2020, in his home by his step-mother between 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM, he resides in the 6000 block of Mandan Drive, Security, Colorado. 

On January 24, 2020 at approximately 8:48 PM, our Communication Center dispatched deputies to a Business Alarm check at the 2200 block of Waynoka Road. 

Colorado Puffer Awareness and Enforcement Week will begin on January 26, 2020 and run through February 1, 2020.

EPSO Press Release: On January 17, 2020, at approximately 9:50 PM, an inmate in the El Paso County Jail died while in custody.  The inmate was housed in the medical section at the time, and passed despite immediate life saving measures by deputies, medical staff and first responders.

On January 21, 2020 at approximately 10:10 AM, our Communication Center received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the 100 block of Fontaine Blvd.

On January 22, 2020 at approximately 6:29 AM, the Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a call regarding a person threatening parties while inflicting self-harm in a motel room.  This incident occurred in the 600 block of Peterson Road.

Congressman Doug Lamborn will be touring the El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E. Las Vegas Street, at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He has a great interest in the El Paso County Jail, as it is housed right in his hometown. 

Congressman Doug Lamborn will be touring the El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E. Las Vegas Street, at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He has a great interest in the El Paso County Jail, as it is housed right in his hometown. 

On January 17, 2020, at approximately 9:50 PM, an inmate in the El Paso County Jail died while in custody.  The inmate was housed in the medical section at the time, and passed despite immediate life saving measures by deputies, medical staff and first responders.

On Saturday, January 11, 2020, at approximately 11:57 PM, an officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Galley Road and Arrawanna Street.  The traffic stop was initiated due an expired license plate registration.   

On Saturday, January 11, 2020, at approximately 11:57 PM, an officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Galley Road and Arrawanna Street.   

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit is seeking assistance in locating Daniel Beals.  He has strong ties to Eastern El Paso County in the Ellicott, Yoder, Rush, and Calhan area.  Beals is wanted on multiple warrants to include Felony Menacing and Domestic Viol

In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community that Karriem Abdul Lawson has moved to an address in the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.  Lawson is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a Sexually Violent Preda

Sheriff’s Office 2019 Statistics on Illegal and Black-Market Marijuana Enforcement Efforts

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

On January 03, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a robbery in the 18700 block of Birdseye View.  The reporting party stated the suspects were armed and there were five children in the home. 

On January 3, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a robbery in the 18700 block of Birdseye View.  The reporting party stated the suspects were armed and there were five children in the home. 

On January 03, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call regarding a robbery in the 18700 block of Birdseye View.  The reporting party stated the suspects were armed and there were five children in the home.

As we celebrate the upcoming New Year Celebration, fireworks are traditionally a part of this celebration. We would like to remind citizens that the use, sale or possession of any firework with the exception of “permissible” fireworks is illegal.

On December 28, 2019, at approximately 1:15 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center 911 received a call from a female inside her recreational vehicle (RV) in the Safeway parking lot located on McLaughlin Road in Falcon.

On December 27th, 2019, at approximately 8:16 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call of potential animal abuse on Highway 24 near Soap Weed Road.  Information relayed indicated canine puppies were thrown from a moving vehicle.