Press Releases
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Assumes Investigation into Manitou Springs Homicide
On May 9, 2019 at approximately 12:29 AM, Officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department
Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 19-1 Detentions Academy
Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 19-1 Detentions Academy
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony for 18 deputies who have successfully completed the 19-1 Detentions Academy. The graduation ceremony will be held today, May 10, 3:00 PM, at Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4040 Nonchalant Circle South.
Suspect in Attempted Murder Case Taken into Custody
On May 1, 2019, 8:14 PM, deputies responded to 3000 block of West Colorado Avenue in reference to reports of shots fired. According to witnesses on scene the suspect fired approximately 5-6 shots at the victim while he was sitting in his vehicle.
The suspect fled on foot towards Midland Trail and was seen entering the lobby of the Travel Lodge Motel located in the 2600 block of Ore Mill Road. Containment was set up and deputies searched the motel yielding negative results.
Sheriff's Office Offering Reward for Information Leading to Arrest for Vandalism of SMART Trailer
On May 2, 2019, the EPSO SMART Trailer was deployed near Highway 83 and Northgate Boulevard as a part of our Targeted Traffic Enforcement. Upon returning to the location on May 7, 2019, it was discovered the trailer had been vandalized and significantly damaged. The extent of the damages incurred are as follows:
April Statistics for Illegal Marijuana Enforcement, Behavioral Health Program and Jail Population
In the month of April, the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), SWAT and Metro Vice and Narcotics and Intelligence (MVINI) executed a search warrant in one of the largest illegal marijuana cultivations operations in El Paso County. Investigators seized 758 illegal marijuana plants.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Seizes Horses in Animal Neglect Case
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) executed a search warrant in the 23000 block of McDaniel’s Road, as part of an ongoing animal neglect investigation.
Law Enforcement Launches Targeted Traffic Enforcement Initiative
El Paso County has led Colorado in the number of reported traffic deaths in the last two years, seventy-seven in 2017 and eighty-one in 2018. Beginning on May 1, 2019, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with our regional Public Safety partners will increase traffic enforcement efforts across El Paso County.
Investigative Update to Officer Involved Shooting on Hancock Expressway
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at approximately 4:27 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 2500 block of Hancock Expressway. Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the suspects apartment.
The investigation has revealed when officers contacted the suspect he brandished a weapon and began moving towards the officers and shots were fired.
Sheriff's Office Honors 2018 Volunteer and Volunteer Unit of the Year
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Program is comprised of a group of citizens with a true and common desire to partner with the Sheriff's Office to help provide public safety services to the community. In 2018, a total of 448 dedicated volunteers contributed 74,094 hours of service worth over two million dollars.
Every year the Sheriff's Office recognizes a volunteer and a volunteer unit for their commitment to the Sheriff's Office Mission.
Arrest Warrants Issued in Animal Cruelty Case
On March 10, 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM, a deputy from the Rural Enforcement Outreach Team was contacted by multiple parties in reference to an animal neglect complaint in the 3200 block of Slocum Road and a search warrant was obtained for the property.
Investigative Update on Officer Involved Shooting on Longfellow Drive
On Monday April 15, 2019, at approximately 10:15 AM, units from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to the 300 block of Longfellow Drive in response to an automobile theft in-progress/recovery. A foot chase ensued, and a male was taken into custody related to the theft.
Law Enforcement Seizes 758 Marijuana Plants in one of the Largest Illegal Grows in El Paso County
On April 9, 2019, approximately 9:00 AM, members of the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), SWAT, and Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence (MVNI) executed a search warrant at an address in the 13000 Block of North Ellicott Hwy in reference to an ongoing marijuana cultivation investigation.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Knox Receives Donation of Body Armor
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Knox has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Paula Rayer of Peyton, Colorado in memory of her mother, Lynn D. Rayer and embroidered with the sentiment "This gift of protection provided by Lynn D. Rayer."
Sheriff’s Office Releases March 2019 Statistics for Sheriff Elder’s Top Priorities
In 2017, Sheriff Bill Elder laid out illegal marijuana enforcement, addressing mental health in the community and reducing the average daily jail population as his top priorities for the next four years of his administration.
Three Juveniles Arrested For Attempted First Degree Burglary
On Monday, April 1, 2019, at approximately 4:21 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male juvenile, wearing a black bandana around his face and a gun in his hand, attempt to break into a residence in the 2000 Block of Rocklin Dr. The male checked to see if the door was locked, heard the dog barking, and then left on foot with two other individuals who were waiting by the street. This incident was captured on the home’s security system.
Male and Female Found Deceased Inside Residence Identified
On March 25, 2019, at approximately 6:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 35800 Block of Wagner Lane in reference to a report of a male and three dogs found deceased inside the residence. Upon arriving on scene, deputies located a male, female and three dogs deceased throughout the home.
Law Enforcement Continues to Target Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in El Paso County
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, members of the Sheriff’s Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO), K-9, and SWAT assisted Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Officials with the execution of a search warrant for illegal cultivation of marijuana at an address in the 18100 block of Sage Crest Road.
Undersheriff Joseph Breister Retires After 32 Years of Dedicated Service
Undersheriff Joseph Breister is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. He began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in January 1987 as the first out-of-state lateral transfer in patrol. During his career, he served in numerous assignments including Patrol, Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence, Internal Affairs, Investigations and Training.
Inmate in El Paso County Jail Test Positive for Hepatitis A
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, at approximately 2:15 PM, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by jail medical staff that an inmate tested positive for Hepatitis A. The inmate is currently incarcerated in the El Paso County Jail and has been since January 16, 2019.
We are working closely with El Paso County Public Health to vaccinate all inmates who may have come in contact with the infected inmate and need to be vaccinated. The inmate has also been placed in quarantine.
Sheriff's Office Make Arrest in Overnight Pursuit
On March 21, 2019, at approximately 2:15 AM, a deputy observed a light-colored Audi pull out of the Springs Value Inn. The vehicle was driving erratically so the deputy ran the plate and it came back to a black Audi. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver pulled over on Marksheffel Road southbound south of Space Village Drive. The driver was unable to provide identification and exhibited signs of impairment.
Male Who Died in Blizzard Identified
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Search and Rescue responded a call for service in the 30,200 block of Antioch Road. When they arrived on scene, they found a deceased male and a hypothermic female. The female was treated on scene and is expected to survive.
Male Found Deceased
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Search and Rescue responded a call for service in the 30,200 block of Antioch Road. When they arrived on scene, they found a deceased male and a hypothermic female. The female is being treated on scene and is expected to survive.
The identity of the male will not be released until positive identification has been made by the Coroner’s Office.
This is an active investigation and information will be released as the investigation allows.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Investigating Animal Cruelty Case
On March 10, 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM, a deputy from the Rural Enforcement Outreach Team was contacted by multiple parties in reference to an animal neglect complaint in the 3200 block of Slocum Road and a search warrant was obtained for the property.
Sheriff’s Office Releases Monthly Statistics on Sheriff Elder’s Top Priorities
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Report of an Explosion in Eastern El Paso County
On March 7, 2019, at approximately 9:14 a.m., deputies with the Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) were dispatched to a house under construction, in the 24000 Block of East Hwy 24, to assist the Calhan Fire Department on a report of an explosion.
Suspect in Overnight Pursuit Identified
On March 4, 2019, at approximately 11:17 p.m. Deputies observed a Blue BMW, with no visible registration, pull into the Super 8 Motel located at 605 Peterson Road. As deputies initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of the motel, the driver of the vehicle drove into the deputy’s patrol vehicle. The Deputies pursued driver until he was successfully apprehended near Colorado and 31st Street.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Accepting Applications for Cadet Academy
The Cadet Academy will be held over Spring Break from March 25-29, 2019, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the Sheriff's Office Training Facility, located at 2743 East Las Vegas Avenue.
Sheriff’s Office Announces Crisis Intervention Training Graduation
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office hosted a week-long Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) attended by civilian and sworn personnel from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Springs Police Department and Teller County Sheriff’s Office. The intense 40-hour specialized training is designed to equip law enforcement with the knowledge on how to respond, de-escalate and divert a situation involving a mental health crisis in our community.