The El Paso County Jail, located at 2739 E Las Vegas St., is at a critical point in managing the inmate population as it reached record highs today of 1,791.  “The only jail in El Paso County is bursting at the seams,” says Sheriff Bill Elder of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.  The last re

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a possible sexual assault on a child.  The information surrounding the allegation was initially provided to a deputy, who in turn involved detectives from our Investigations Division, Special Victims Unit.

Tonight at 6:00 PM, the Sheriff's Office will hold a 17-1 Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduation at Village Seven Presbyterian Church located at 4040 Nonchalant Circle South.

On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 11:36 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to the Walmart at 3201 East Platte Avenue regarding a shoplifting complaint.  The suspect ran from police to the 3200 block of East Bijou Street where he brandished a firearm at office

On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 11:36 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call for service regarding a shoplifter at the Walmart on Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs.  The responding officer encountered the suspect and a foot pursuit ensued. 

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Fall Citizens’ Academy.

Sheriff's Office Experiences First Saved Life with Use of Narcan

On Thursday, August 3, 2017, at approximately 10:54 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 6500 block of Roundup Butte Street in reference to a Suicidal Check the Welfare call.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Rehab Unit is seeking motivated individuals to join the ranks of this highly dedicated all-volunteer team.

On Thursday, August 3, 2017, members of the Sheriff's Office Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit (REO) obtained and executed a search warrant at a property in the 4500 block of South Calhan Highway in reference to an illegal marijuana grow. 

On Saturday, April 8, 2017, at approximately 4:52 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the 21800 block of East Highway 24 regarding a found body.