Fremont County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Fremont County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Fremont County Sheriff's Office warning of someone spoofing agency's number
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where someone is spoofing their phone number to impersonate Sheriff Greg Owen, claiming individuals have warrants and demanding payments via bitcoin ATM. Law enforcement confirms they do not contact people about warrants or accept cryptocurrency or other digital payments for bond.
- Fremont residents receive scam calls about evacuations
Fremont County Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam calls falsely claiming evacuation orders for the Aspen Acres fire. Residents are advised to rely on official emergency notifications.
- Where to donate goods for the Aspen Acres Fire
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed hundreds of structures and displaced thousands, prompting local agencies to accept donations. Fremont County Emergency Management, Pathfinder Park, and Care and Share are accepting specific items at designated locations. Donations include animal supplies, food, and safety equipment.
- Evacuations ordered for fire in Fremont County
Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in the High Park area of Fremont County, Colorado, about nine miles southwest of Cripple Creek. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office ordered evacuations within a one and quarter mile radius of the intersection of High Park Road and County Road 352A due to a fire.
- Evacuations ordered for wildfire near Highway 115
Highway 115 is closed in both directions due to a wildfire near Penrose, with mandatory evacuations ordered. The fire, approximately 50 yards by 50 yards, is burning north of Penrose according to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.
- Wildfire north of Penrose shuts down Highway 115
Wildfire near Mile Marker 20 and Fremont County Road F45 has caused the closure of State Highway 115, with drivers advised to use alternate routes. Fire crews are working to contain the 50-yard by 50-yard fire, which remains ongoing. Emergency alerts through Everbridge and the ReachWell app are available for residents in multiple counties.
- CSP to conduct DUI checkpoint on Highway 50
The Colorado State Patrol will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Highway 50 and Justice Center Drive in Cañon City from June 19 through early June 20. The operation will involve collaboration with the Cañon City Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff's Office.