Sheriff Roybal Lifts Stage I Fire Restrictions for El Paso County

Effective immediately and following careful analysis of current fire conditions and in consultation with local fire chiefs and emergency management officials, El Paso County Sheriff and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal has lifted the Stage I Fire Restrictions for the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. Sheriff Roybal said, “I appreciate the cooperation and patience of our community during the recent

On November 3, 1986, the skeletal remains of an adult male were discovered on a ranch west of Interstate 25, in southern unincorporated El Paso County. Following the discovery, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of the area and located remnants of clothing and a belt near the remains. The El Paso County Coroner determined the man

This week, Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the oath of office to 18 members of Posse Class 26-1 during a graduation ceremony at Shield616 Hero’s Hall in the Black Forest area of unincorporated El Paso County. Traditionally, a Sheriff’s Posse refers to a group of civilians authorized to help maintain public order, particularly in large or remote regions where regular law

At approximately 10:46 PM on May 14, 2026, a 46-year-old female (in custody) was found unresponsive on her bunk at the El Paso County Jail. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies and medical staff quickly began rendering lifesaving efforts. At approximately 10:58 PM, medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) arrived and assumed