In March of 2019, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into a report of the theft of a large sum of money from the trust fund of former local resident Larry Ochs who passed away 
in 2003.  The investigation determined that, starting around 2012 and continuing for several years, a trustee for this fund unlawfully removed varying amounts of money from the trust totaling over $700,000.
 

On November 9, 2021, at approximately 4:37 a.m., our Communications Center received reports of a house fire. Neighbors observed flames exiting a home located in the 6800 block of Howard Street. A neighbor, who is an off-duty firefighter, attempted entry into the house but was forced out due to the heat. Green Mountain Falls Fire Department and the Green Mountain Falls Marshall responded.

On November 7, 2021, just after 7:00 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a 911 call from a person reporting multiple gun shots heard in or around the 600 block of Widick Street, which is a dense residential neighborhood in unincorporated El Paso County.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has Earned Accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s Standards for Health Services in Jails. Accreditation recognizes the El Paso County Jail's dedication to compliance with the most respected standards in correctional health care. 

On October 28, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Communications Center received a report of a man firing rounds from a handgun into an occupied vehicle in a parking lot located in the 1600 block of South Nevada Avenue. That location is a business area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Prior to CSPD officers arriving on scene, the vehicle in which rounds were fired into left the area and the suspect fled on foot. 

On October 30, 2021, at approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Pleier Drive on a report of someone on scene who was seriously injured and needed help. 

Based on the information our Communications Center received from this person, El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies, Monument Police Department officers, Palmer Lake Police Department officers, and members of the Donald Wescott Fire Department, and AMR (American Medical Response), responded.

On October 28, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Communications Center received a report of a man firing rounds from a handgun into an occupied vehicle in a parking lot located in the 1600 block of South Nevada Avenue. That location is a business area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Prior to CSPD officers arriving on scene, the vehicle in which rounds were fired into left the area and the suspect fled on foot. 

On October 7, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Robbery Detectives contacted a vehicle at Maizeland Road and North Academy Boulevard. This vehicle was believed to be involved in multiple bank robberies.

On September 27, 2021, at around 8:00 PM, an adult male inmate at the El Paso County Jail was found unresponsive during a routine welfare check. Deputies and jail medical staff began lifesaving efforts. These efforts were, unfortunately, not effective. Preliminary investigation revealed nothing suspicious surrounding the incident.  

The inmate has been identified as William Johnson, age 36. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Johnson's family and friends.

On October 7, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Robbery Detectives contacted a vehicle at Maizeland Road and North Academy Boulevard. This vehicle was believed to be involved in multiple bank robberies.

On October 3, 2021, at approximately 3:50 PM, a Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officer was working an extra duty assignment at a store located in the 3200 block of East Platte Avenue. 

The CSPD officer attempted to contact a shoplifting suspect as the suspect was departing the store. 

On September 25, 2021, at approximately 12:03 AM, a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail. 

A man fell to the ground as he was making his way to the bathroom. Deputies and medical staff responded to the ward and helped the inmate sit up at which time he was conscious and breathing. Medical staff members and deputies remained with the inmate. 

On July 4, 2021, at approximately 6:07 p.m., our Communications Center received a report of a missing 55-year-old woman, Sara Bayard. 

The reporting party said she last spoke to her on June 27, 2021. 

Ms. Bayard was last seen at a convenience store in Parker, Colorado on June 28, 2021.

Ms. Bayard is likely in her Blue, 2001 Buick Park Avenue sedan which bears Colorado License Plate BWE652.