(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) on Thursday, Sept. 18 partnered with the El Paso County Department of Public Works to clean up an illegal homeless camp underneath the Chamberlin S bridge, according to EPSO.
The bridge is located near Chamberlin S and Tanager Way in the Stratmoor neighborhood in unincorporated El Paso County. EPSO said the area was first reported to the Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 9 by El Paso County Code Enforcement. Deputies responded to the location and allegedly found evidence of illegal camping.
While there were no suspects present at the time, deputies found a large hunting knife and drug paraphernalia in plain view on public property. The items were seized and submitted to the Evidence Facility for destruction. Notices to Vacate were posted, which included information and resources for people experiencing homelessness.
On Sept. 10, deputies were called to the area about a disturbance involving a woman suspected of being under the influence. According to EPSO, a reporting party expressed concern after seeing the woman entering the area under the bridge, which is near a school bus stop and a local church…