Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating a Vehicle Connected to Missing Persons Case

On July 16, 2026, 18-year-old Damonte Linwood was arrested in Aurora, Colorado, on charges of Second-Degree Murder and Robbery in connection with this case. Linwood is currently being held at the Aurora Detention Center on a $500,000 bond. El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal stated, “This arrest marks an important step in the pursuit of justice for the victim and

On July 21, 2026, Officers at the Colorado Springs Police Department notified the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office an off-duty deputy identified as 41-year-old David Smith had been contacted and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Careless Driving, Accident Driving Under the Influence, and Prohibited Use of Weapons. Smith has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since September 2024 and

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is creating new pathways to success for incarcerated individuals by providing industry-recognized construction flagging certification designed to prepare participants for meaningful employment upon their release. The program equips participants with valuable skills in traffic control procedures, workplace safety, and construction flagging operations through practical, hands-on training. By earning a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

On July 10, 2026, at approximately 11:46 PM, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit initiated a traffic stop near Peterson Road and Palmer Park Boulevard in unincorporated El Paso County for observed traffic violations. The driver, later identified as 69-year-old Robert Bullard, refused to comply and fled the area in his vehicle. A records check revealed