On December 27th, 2019, at approximately 8:16 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call of potential animal abuse on Highway 24 near Soap Weed Road.  Information relayed indicated canine puppies were thrown from a moving vehicle. 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office immediately responded.  A deputy began searching the area and spoke to witnesses on scene.  This incident occurred during dense fog and dangerous road conditions. Unfortunately due to these conditions, at least one of the puppies was accidentally hit by a passing car.  

After initial investigation, it appears a witness provided a vehicle description of a white SUV.  It is believed this white SUV may have been a vehicle that is non-criminally involved and known locally. 

This investigation is still ongoing with several leads. 

If anyone was in the area at this time and has information, we ask you to call our Tip Line at 719-520-6666.