On Sunday, November 4, 2018, an Amber Alert was issued for 11-year-old Priscilla Penaloza and 1-year-old Alexander Penaloza, who police say was taken by their mother, Diana Moreira, during a supervised visit in San Jose, California. They were reported to be in a grey 2012 Mini Cooper sedan dri
On Sunday, October 28, 2018, at approximately 1:00 PM, deputies responded to an area near Pikes Peak Barr Trail’s Golden Stairs in reference to an unidentified female who was found deceased on the side of the mountain.
The Sheriff's Office will be presenting a check to the Memorial Hospital Foundation - Circle of Hope Fund on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 9:30 AM, at the Office of the Sheriff, 3rd Floor Community Room, located at 27 E. Vermijo Avenue.
On Sunday, October 21, 2018, deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Hartford Street in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene they were flagged down by the parents of the two-year-old. The mother had the child in her arms. Life saving measures were initiated and the c
In an effort to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday for all citizens, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office provides the following safety tips:
• Children should be supervised or accompanied by an adult at all times.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
On July 1, 2018, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office launched a five-year grant funded Behavioral Health Connect Program, also known as BHCON (pronounced Beacon). The program pairs an El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy with a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician from UCHealth’s Memorial Hospital.
Sheriff Bill Elder is pleased to announce the graduation of 29 citizens from the Sheriff’s Office Fall Citizens’ Academy Class 2018-2. The citizens completed a seven-week academy that offered participants a unique insight into the various functions of the Sheriff’s Office. Topics included cri
On October 20, 2018, at approximately 4:02 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 4200 block of Outpost Road regarding a menacing. Upon arrival, deputies learned a road construction crew was working on the road when a male, who was later identified as Edward Otis, Jr.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
On Sunday, October 21, 2018, deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Hartford Street in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene they were flagged down by the parents of the two-year-old. The mother had the child in her arms. Life saving measures were initiated and the c
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at approximately 6:46 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a criminal trespass auto in the 6300 block of Zermatt Drive in unincorporated El Paso County. The suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet with the victim’s debit c
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony for 20 deputies who have successfully completed the 18-1 Detentions Academy. The graduation ceremony will be held today, October 19, 3:00 PM, at Centennial Hall, 200 S Cascade Avenue.
In 2017, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office launched a Park, Walk and Talk Initiative.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Wildland Team is diligently working with our local municipality leaders and county agencies to coordinate fire mitigation efforts and hazard fuel reduction throughout the county.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
On October 9, 2018, at approximately 7:14 AM, deputies were dispatched to 10400 block of Mount Wilson Place in reference to a shooting. Upon arriving on scene deputies discovered a deceased adult female inside residence.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Taz has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
On October 9, 2018, at approximately 7:14 AM, deputies were dispatched to 10400 block of Mount Wilson Place in reference to a shooting. Upon arriving on scene deputies discovered a deceased adult female inside residence.
On October 9, 2018, at approximately 2:39 PM, deputies attempted to contact Jerrell Evans, DOB 03/21/82, at an address in the 80 block of McBurney Boulevard in Security. Mr. Evans was wanted on several misdemeanor charges including a Felony Menacing Domestic Violence summons.
On October 9, 2018, at approximately 7:14 AM, deputies were dispatched to 10400 block of Mount Wilson Place in reference to a shooting. Upon arriving on scene deputies discovered a deceased adult female inside residence.
On October 8, 2018, the Metro Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Unit (Metro VNI) obtained a Search Warrant for an address in the 400 block of Kiva Drive and two Arrest Warrants. The warrants were part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk.
On January 1, 2018, House Bill 17-1220 concerning measures to stop diversion of legal marijuana to the illegal market was enacted into law. The Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Colorado Springs Police Department, Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence Unit (MVNI), and the Drug Enforcement A
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was inducted into the Special Olympics Colorado Hall of Fame as the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run Agency of the Year. El Paso County Sheriff's Office has been a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Colorado and an active Law
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at approximately 2:00 PM, detectives from the Metro Vice, Narcotics, & Intelligence Division (MVNI) along with deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement & Outreach Unit conducted a marijuana compliance inspection at a residence in
On September 22, 2018, between the hours 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, a 1965 BMW race car valued at 150,000 and a trailer were stolen. The rare vehicle was inside a 23’ white box trailer at the time both were stolen.
The El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E Las Vegas Street, is at a critical point in managing the female inmate population as it reached record highs today of 364. The last record was set in May of 2017, with 358 female inmates.
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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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