On March 17, 2022, around 2:22 p.m., a female inmate in the El Paso County Jail died while in custody. The inmate was found unresponsive in her assigned cell.

On March 16, 2022, just before 3:00 AM, EPSO Patrol Division Deputies were alerted to the presence of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 700 block of Valley Street by an observant citizen.  This is a dense commercial area in the Cimarron Hills district of unincorporated El Paso County.  Upon ar

On Monday, March 7, 2022, around 9:30 a.m., officers of the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) began an investigation into the whereabouts of a suspect wanted for attempted homicide out of Ripley, Mississippi.

On March 5, 2022, around 11:07 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a call from several individuals reporting a shooting at a pawn shop located in the 300 block of Main Street.

Sheriff Bill Elder announced today that the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the State Sheriffs Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving El Paso County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978.

Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County. We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning that has been allowed in the past.

Sheriff's Office Arrests Man Armed with Machete

Sheriff's Office Arrests Man Armed with Machete

On February 22, 2022, just after 2:30 PM, a suspect stole a package from the porch of a home located in the 4000 block of Ruby Drive which is located in an unincorporated area of El Paso County adjacent to Austin Bluffs Parkway and Old Farm Drive. 

On February 19, 2022, just before 9:30 AM, a woman reported to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Dispatch she was robbed of her purse and assaulted at the Loaf 'N' Jug convenience store located at 6695 Galley Road.  This address is in the Cimarron Hills area of unincorporated El Paso County.

On February 15, 2022, just after 8:00 PM, a male inmate in the El Paso County Jail died while in custody. The inmate had been escorted to the medical section for a possible medical issue and became unresponsive.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is a large, multi-faceted organization that is mandated by Colorado state statute to provide a number of critical public safety and life-saving services to the citizens of El Paso County and the surrounding region.  One of those mandates is to provide wildlan

On February 10, 2022, just before 11:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received information a wanted adult male was inside a home in the 4000 block of Excursion Drive.  This street is in a densely populated, residential area in the Security/Widefield portion of un

On February 9, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner's Office has made a positive identification of the female remains found on the property located in the 9600 block of Burgess Road. The female remains were recovered on February 7, 2022.

19 year-old Kara Nichols was last seen by a family member on October 9, 2012. She was last seen leaving the 6700 block of Mission Road located in Unincorporated El Paso County. Her family reported her missing on October 14, 2012.

On January 30, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., an El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) sergeant was traveling east on Platte Avenue near Don Juan Avenue. She was flagged down by an unknown male standing in the center median next to a white sedan.

On January 23, 2022, at 3:09 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications center dispatched deputies to the 11000 block of Tiffin Drive, located in unincorporated El Paso County, in reference to a residential burglary in progress.

On January 19, 2022, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were on patrol and parked in the area of the 4700 block of Harrier Ridge Drive. As they were parked, they heard what sounded like a bullet passing their vehicles.

The Sheriff's Office is asking for help with the disappearance of Tanya Bebb. She is described as a 33 year old White female, hazel eyes, 5'7", 230 pounds, and dark brown shoulder length hair. Ms. Bebb should be with her 2 children, both boys, ages 3 and 10.  

Sheriff's Office Identifies Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting on Palace Drive

December 28, 2021 [4:25 AM]

El Paso County Sheriff's Office Investigates Shooting on Hampton South

On December 24, 2021, just before 2:00 AM, a person called 911 asking for help.  An El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Section dispatcher heard a man in the background threatening to kill the caller.  The line disconnected shortly after the dispatcher heard what sounded like a physi

On December 22, 2021, at approximately 9:28 PM, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Officers were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 6900 block of Palace Drive.  A reporting caller said a male suspect shot at least one round into their home.

On December 8, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were dispatched to a Burglary in progress in the 1700 block of Herd Street.

On December 8, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were dispatched to a Burglary in progress in the 1700 block of Herd Street.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking investigative leads regarding two recent burglaries of the Sinclair Gas Station at 1949 Woodmoor Drive.  This address is in unincorporated El Paso County in the Monument area.

On December 10, 2021, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked behind a business in the 3600 block of Austin Bluffs Parkway.

Sheriff's Office Seeking Information for Active Investigation

On December 8, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were dispatched to a Burglary in progress in the 1700 block of Herd Street.

Beginning in early October of this year, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) initiated an investigation into a string of thefts of campers, trailers, and construction equipment that began around June of 2021.  These thefts occurred at addresses in both the City