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Accidental shooting kills 12-year-old girl
Accidental shooting kills 12-year-old girl The Fountain Police Department has reported that a shooting incident that killed a 12-year-old girl last week is being considered accidental. At approximately 5:45 p.m. July 22, officers... — Updated 7/29/2020
By Illegal pot grow investigation ongoing in Lorson Ranch
On July 22, residents on Seawolf Drive and Thunderbolt Trail in Lorson Ranch were startled when federal agents, a SWAT team and members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Security Fire Department came through their... — Updated 7/29/2020
Vehicle of interest in shooting
In an update to the July 7 drive-by shooting between two cars on Hadley Street in Fountain, police now say they are looking for this vehicle: an older model, BMW 3 Series, possibly... — Updated 7/22/2020
Motorcycle wreck
On the evening of July 16, crews from numerous agencies were called to a serious motorcycle accident in the area of Bradley and Marksheffel roads. The cause of the accident remains... — Updated 7/22/2020
Fountain Police investigating shooting on Middle Bay Way
The Fountain Police Department is looking for leads in a shooting that occurred overnight Sunday on Middle Bay Way. One resident on that street said her family was awakened around 2 a.m. Monday by police knocking on her door and... — Updated 7/22/2020
Fountain Police respond to recent crime wave
A wave of serious crimes in Fountain recently has residents on edge. From shootings to vehicle break-ins, the numbers are in and they are up. Several of those incidents occurred... — Updated 7/16/2020 Full story
Corrections worker arrested on child sexual exploitation charge
Beginning May 20, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office began an investigation after receiving information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). After serving... — Updated 7/15/2020
Jail inmate hangs himself
On July 3, at approximately 12:19 p.m., a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail. A male inmate was found in his cell attempting suicide by hanging. Numerous deputies responded to the ward... — Updated 7/8/2020
Emergency Services Authority seeks new volunteer members
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners seeks community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Emergency Services Authority. Applications for the open positions are due by July 17. The Emergency Services... — Updated 7/8/2020
Deputy fired after assault charge
On June 26, Christopher Rogers, 24, a deputy sheriff with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, was charged with third-degree assault and first-degree official misconduct. The criminal investigation was conducted by the Colorado... — Updated 7/1/2020
Easy Street break-in leads to arrest of two
Two men, including one featured several times in our Crime Stoppers section, were arrested early Monday, June 22, after reportedly burglarizing a home in Security. Deputies were dis... — Updated 7/1/2020
Police seek wanted fugitive with ties to Fountain area
The Fountain Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted fugitive known to frequent the Fountain area. The male subject is 33-year-old Marquise... — Updated 7/1/2020
Fountain Police, community engage in dialogue
By Karin Hill In light of recent events nationwide surrounding police and race relations, Fountain Valley community members, pastors, police officers and government officials are... — Updated 6/24/2020 Full story
Arson suspect arrested for Security Boulevard house fire
A man was arrested Sunday evening following a house fire on Security Boulevard, which inflicted serious damage to the building and singed the neighboring house many longtime... — Updated 6/24/2020
Fountain Firefighters to the rescue!
It was a busy 24 hours for Fountain Fire C Shift from Sunday into Monday of this week. They responded to two structure fires (one in Fountain, another in Security), two car fires,... — Updated 6/24/2020
CDOT releases study on marijuana-related crashes
While the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has worked to eliminate marijuana-impaired driving since recreational legalization in 2014, Colorado has continued to see cannabis-involved traffic crashes and fatalities. In... — Updated 6/17/2020
Suspects in white SUV are sought for car break-ins
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has announced a rash of recent vehicle break-ins in the Security-Widefield area. Residents are urged to keep their vehicles locked and be on the lookout for a suspect vehicle, which is... — Updated 6/17/2020
Sheriff's Office starts COVID-19 projects with Cares Act funds
The El Paso County Jail will be upgrading many areas and equipment to ensure the health and safety of staff and the incarcerated population, thanks to its allocation of federal CARES Act funds. These upgrades are intended to reduce... — Updated 6/17/2020
Suspect arrested after theft, hit-and-run in Widefield
Authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly stole items from a Widefield business, led police on a car chase through the area, and finally escaped on foot after crashing the... — Updated 6/10/2020
Second person arrested in 7-11 drug deal shooting
Police have made a second arrest in a shooting that injured two teens at a Fountain 7-11. On June 1, police arrested 18-year-old Haley Spencer on charges of first-degree assault,... — Updated 6/10/2020
231 impaired drivers arrested during Memorial Day enforcement period
Summer Blitz begins June 12 While many people kicked off summer over Memorial Day weekend, others started it with a DUI. As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) The Heat Is On campaign, Colorado State... — Updated 6/10/2020
Fire victim identified; investigation ongoing
Officials have identified the person found in a burning house in Security early last week. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies found Eric O’Brien, 34, inside the home. Previous reports stated two pets also... — Updated 6/3/2020
Alleged shooter arrested
Fountain Police have arrested 21-year-old Domacio Ohlsen-Aragon in connection with the May 26 shooting at the 7-11 on Fountain Mesa Road. He has been charged with: first-degree... — Updated 6/3/2020
Drugs, lack of seat belts suspected in fatal wreck
A tragic traffic accident the evening of May 27 killed a 5-year-old boy and injured three other people. Police say drugs and lack of seat belts are likely contributing factors in the crash and severity of injuries. Around 6:50... — Updated 6/3/2020
