Deputies and Investigators from the Teller County Sheriff's Office, along with officers from the Woodland Park Police Department raided a home near the city limits early Thursday morning. Nobody was home at the time, however, a large Butane Hash Oil (BHO) lab was discovered. Investigators seized about 3 1/2 pounds of hash oil, which is a clear, golden-brown cannabis derivative also known as honey oil, shatter, wax or ear wax. BHO production in the home is not only illegal,

Three illegal marijuana grows connected to the Cuban cartel was raided by TCSO investigators and deputies, along with Woodland Park Officers on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Five persons were taken into custody in connection with the illegal grows. Deputies seized processed and growing marijuana with a street value of over $1 million dollars outside Colorado, which is where the marijuana was headed. This bust was part of Sheriff Mikesell's G.O.T. or Get Out of Teller program

Teller County, CO, January 19, 2018– Earlier today, US Postal Inspectors, with the assistance of the Woodland Park Police Department and the Teller County Sheriff’s Office took Robert Hammontree into custody for multiple counts of mail theft. This arrest addresses a known issue with many victims in the El Paso and Teller County area. Hammontree is suspected of stealing packages and U.S. mail from residential mailboxes approximately 3-5 times a week over the course of a year.

Divide, CO, January 17, 2018– On January 10, 2018, deputies from the Teller County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a person wanted for felony stalking out of Avon, Colorado. The Avon Police Department had issued a warrant for the arrest of Jeffrey Lawn, a 37 year-old former employee of Centura Health Hospital in Avon after he allegedly threatened a former co-worker and made statements suggesting retaliation against hospital employees. Information developed by investigator

Sheriff Mikesell will be sitting down for coffee with members of the community. Join him at his next event at the Victor City Hall on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:30am. Bring a friend too! For more information, contact Dep. Renee Bunting at 719-304-5815 or buntingr@co.teller.co.us

Now Hiring Dispatchers! The Teller County Sheriff's Office has openings for the position of dispatcher. If you like to talk a lot and help people in a fast-paced and exciting environment, this posting is for you! Req: HS Diploma or GED plus one year of office work involving public contact, or equivalent. Must clear criminal background check and there are other requirements also. FULL benefit package. **OPEN UNTIL FILLED** EOE For more information, call our recruiter, S

The Teller County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA) has donated over 80 coats in children's sizes to the Teller Community. The coats will be distributed to two local agencies, the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek and the Little Chapel of the Hill Church in Divide. There are many children's sizes available in both boys and girls. For more information, contact Deputy Renee Bunting directly 719-304-5815. HDSA members from L to R: Bart Johnson, Ron Frindt, Mike Pe

Formerly deported Cuban national arrested in connection. On January 2, 2018, as advertised, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office has executed its first search warrant in the “Get out of Teller” (#GOT) program. Detectives and Deputies executed the warrant around noon today at 323 Woody Creek Rd, near Divide, CO. A large illegal marijuana grow was discovered inside the basement of the home. Approximately 175 plants will be seized as well as the equipment used in the illegal ope