Sheriff’s Office Responds to Critical Incident in Black Forest, Deploys Resources to Ensure Community Safety

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is now recruiting community-minded individuals to join the 2026 Sheriff’s Posse Academy. The Sheriff’s Posse is a citizen-based volunteer program empowering residents to support law enforcement operations in non-sworn capacities. Posse members assist deputies with essential public safety duties across El Paso County, helping strengthen service delivery and community partnerships. Following the success of

On October 1, 2025, shortly before midnight, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a male experiencing a mental health crisis and armed with a firearm. The caller also stated they had been assaulted. During the call, the suspect reportedly said he would harm himself if law enforcement responded. He remained outside the

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:10 AM, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop on Carl Adams Point and Space Village Drive involving a white Ford Ranger with fictitious registration. The driver, identified as 41-year-old Thomas Hobbs, was found in possession of drug paraphernalia, which was observed in plain view by deputies. Hobbs was removed

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join forces with TESSA this October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month serves as an important reminder of the devastating impact domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities—and the vital role awareness, prevention, and support play in reducing victims and saving lives. In 2024 alone, thousands of