El Paso County Deputies Investigate Early Morning Shooting During Attempted Car Break-In

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Second Annual Guns & Hoses City Slickers Rodeo raised $40,463.14 for local nonprofit organizations, surpassing last year’s charitable contribution and continuing a growing tradition of supporting organizations serving first responders, military members, and the Pikes Peak region. Held earlier this summer, the 2026 event welcomed approximately 3,000 attendees and

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its ability to assist victims of financial fraud across the United States through a partnership with Asset Reality, a digital asset management and recovery platform. This technology enhances the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to identify, track, and recover funds lost through increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Financial fraud investigations frequently extend beyond Colorado’s borders,

On August 5, 2026, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call from an investigator with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office in Belton, Texas, regarding the possible location of a wanted fugitive. Investigators with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) advised 22-year-old Geronimo Soto was wanted on an arrest warrant for Aggravated

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 12:34 PM, a call was received by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center reporting an unknown dog had attacked the caller’s dog and bitten the caller. The caller reported they had shot the dog with a firearm. The caller was located at a residence in the 8900 block of Royal Melbourne