Press Releases

Sheriff's Office Responds to Aircraft Emergency

Aug 7, 2016 - 11:10am

On August 7, 2016, at approximately 1:46 PM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center was notified by a representative from the Colorado Springs East Airport, located at 3060 Flying View, that a commercial aircraft that had just departed was experiencing an engine fire.  The pilot was en route back

MR 16-101

Sheriff’s Office Participates in National Night Out

Aug 1, 2016 - 5:25am

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, the 33rd Annual National Night Out (NNO) event will take place.  NNO is an annual event promoting crime prevention and drug prevention in communities across the country.  The event’s recurring theme is: “Give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party.”

MR 16-95

Rider in ATV Accident Identified

Jul 5, 2016 - 8:30am

On July 3, 2016, at approximately 2:15 PM, the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an ATV accident which had occurred off-road near the intersection of Mesa Ridge Parkway and Autumn Glen Avenue, in Colorado Springs. 

MR 16-083

Sheriff's Office Looking for Suspect in Fraud Case

Jul 1, 2016 - 5:05am

The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a fraud case.  On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, the victim stated their Bank of Colorado debit card was used to make two charges at Walmart located at 8250 Razorback Road in Colorado Springs.  The first charge was

MR 16-082

Update on Barricaded Suspect on Highway 24

Jun 30, 2016 - 3:40pm

On Thursday, June 30, 2016, at approximately 3:27 PM, a trooper from the Colorado State Patrol and an officer from the Colorado Division of Wildlife contacted the occupants of an RV parked in the 4600 block of West US Highway 24.

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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

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Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States

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