
April 21, 2026
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards banquet recognizing long-serving staff members. Sheriff Joseph Roybal praised employees’ dedication while several individuals received special honors for their contributions.
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April 14, 2026
El Paso County recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 11-18. Sheriff Joseph Roybal honors local telecommunicators' quick response times amid recent technological upgrades at the county's communications center.
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April 13, 2026
A former substitute teacher at James Madison Charter Academy has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. William Boden faces multiple felony charges after an extensive investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information related to this case to contact their office.
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April 10, 2026
The Blue Envelope Program will expand across the Pikes Peak region after receiving a $21,000 grant from The Independence Center. This initiative helps improve interactions between first responders and people with disabilities by providing tools for clearer communication.
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April 9, 2026
Richard Vasquez has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction for sexual assault against a child in El Paso County. The case involved extensive investigation across multiple jurisdictions due to concerns about other potential victims. Authorities encourage anyone with further information related to this case to come forward.
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April 8, 2026
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Yoder. Authorities are seeking public assistance and have released video evidence connected to the case.
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April 8, 2026
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office cleared an illegal homeless encampment after reports from local residents about trash dumping and trespassing near Highway 24. Cleanup crews removed significant debris from the site as officials pledged ongoing monitoring.
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April 7, 2026
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest following multiple intentionally set fires in Hanover on April 5. The rapid response involved several agencies using drones for surveillance before locating a suspect now facing felony charges.
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April 7, 2026
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office provided details about an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs involving a Metro Task Force late April 4. One man died after exchanging gunfire with police; no other injuries were reported.
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April 3, 2026
El Paso County law enforcement agencies will conduct an operation targeting expired or unregistered vehicles from April 5–11. Officials say this effort responds to community concerns about compliance while supporting road funding through proper vehicle registration.
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