Press Releases

Sheriff's Office Investigating Homicide

Sep 5, 2017 - 9:30am

On September 5, 2017, at approximately 2:00 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Shining Star Drive in reference to a shooting.  When deputies arrived on scene, they found a deceased male.

Detectives arrived and have just completed processing the crime scene.

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Sheriff's Office Arrests Two in Accidental Shooting

Aug 25, 2017 - 9:50am

On Friday, August 25, 2017, at approximately 3:52 AM, the Sheriff's Office responded to the 4400 block of Bramble Drive in reference to an accidental shooting.  Deputies responded and learned a three year old female had been shot in the foot.   The child was transported to a local hospital wher

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El Paso County Jail Reaches Record Numbers

Aug 21, 2017 - 5:43am

The El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E Las Vegas St., is at a critical point in managing the inmate population as it reached record highs today of 1,791.  “The only jail in El Paso County is bursting at the seams,” says Sheriff Bill Elder of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.  The last re

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Sheriff’s Office Secures Conviction of Sexual Predator

Aug 18, 2017 - 11:19am

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a possible sexual assault on a child.  The information surrounding the allegation was initially provided to a deputy, who in turn involved detectives from our Investigations Division, Special Victims Unit.

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Update on Officer Involved Shooting

Aug 16, 2017 - 11:10am

On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 11:36 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to the Walmart at 3201 East Platte Avenue regarding a shoplifting complaint.  The suspect ran from police to the 3200 block of East Bijou Street where he brandished a firearm at office

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Sheriff's Office Investigates Officer Involved Shooting

Aug 15, 2017 - 12:30pm

On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 11:36 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call for service regarding a shoplifter at the Walmart on Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs.  The responding officer encountered the suspect and a foot pursuit ensued. 

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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Structure Fire at Seven Falls

Aug 5, 2017 - 11:23am

On Saturday, August 5, 2017, at approximately 6:30 am, a structure fire was reported just inside the gates of Seven Falls, located at 2850 S Cheyenne Canyon Road.   Several Fire Crews with the Broadmoor and Colorado Springs Fire Departments responded to the scene and were able to get the fire c

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