El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal released on Mar. 17 updated information regarding individuals transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody from the El Paso County Jail since January 2025.
The release aims to provide transparency about the transfer of individuals arrested for criminal offenses in the Pikes Peak region, reflecting ongoing efforts to inform the community about law enforcement activities involving federal immigration authorities.
“My priority as Sheriff is the safety of our community and justice for victims,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “Our Office follows Colorado law while safely transferring individuals within our facility to the custody of our federal partners at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”
Roybal also said, “The individuals included in this report were arrested for criminal offenses by law enforcement in the Pikes Peak region, and those who victimize innocent members of our community must be held accountable. Removing these individuals from our community supports victims and will have a direct impact on reducing crime.”
The report lists more than forty individuals transferred between September 25, 2025, and February 25, 2026. The charges include assault, burglary, theft, sexual assault on a child, harassment, menacing with a weapon, driving under the influence, identity theft, drug-related offenses, and other crimes. Arresting agencies named in the report include both the Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to those transferred pursuant to ICE detainers, eighteen detained individuals with criminal charges were released from jail before ICE could take custody since January 2025. This was done as required by state law (HB 19-1124; 16-4-102 C.R.S.).
Previous lists of transfers were published on May 27, July 7, and October 15 of last year.
The sheriff’s office states that it will continue to update the public regarding future transfers as part of its commitment to transparency.
