The El Paso County Communications Center, along with Sheriff Elder, will be recognizing two 9-1-1 Heros on Friday March 27, 2015, at 3:00 P.M. at the Office of the Sheriff, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue, in the 3rd Floor Community Room.

During 2014, detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a theft case involving multiple firearms, to include semi-automatic assault rifles.

On March 8, 2015, at approximately 11:30 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the Shots Tavern, located at 1831 Main Street for a fight involving a gun.  As deputies were responding, they were advised there had been shots fired.

The Law Enforcement Polar Plunge is an annual event to help raise funds for the Special Olympics.  The Special Olympics provides impactful sports and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.  This year's motto is "Freezin for a Reason."

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) received a tip regarding a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle in question was located in the parking lot of the Village Inn on Garden of the Gods Road.  Upon closer inspection of the vehicle it was discovered that it displayed a cloned Co

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the first Citizens’ Academy being held in 2015.

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of another scam.  In these new cases the suspects are using the Sheriff's Office Dispatch number of 719-390-5555.  This can be done by using an application called "Spoof Card".  This application allows the suspect to use any legitimate phone number

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office recently became aware of a forgery case pertaining to the Sheriff’s Office Inmate Funds account.  When inmates are released from the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) they are issued a check with the Sheriff’s Office account information at the bottom.

During the past few days, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office has received information of fraud which involved impersonation of a Deputy Sheriff.

On January 22, 2015, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle.   As deputies responded to the address, the suspect fled the residence on foot.  Initial attempts to locate the suspect were unsuccessful.  Further investigation revealed the identity of the suspect as being Antoni

There has been some confusion regarding the Oath of Office events scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2015.  Here is the correct information:

Today, more than ever, it is vitally important to keep lines of communication open between Law Enforcement and the members of the community we serve.