In a move to bolster transparency, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal disclosed the names of individuals transferred to ICE custody from the El Paso County Jail, commencing January 2025. As reported by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Roybal's decision to publish this data shows adherence to Colorado law and reflects his ongoing efforts to maintain public safety.
Among the published names, individuals such as Jose Gutierrez-Duran and Paul Cesar Ramirez were listed, with charges ranging from assault in the second degree to driving under the influence. These and other inmates were handed over to federal immigration authorities shortly after their respective arrests, noted the sheriff's office. Illegal status and criminal charges prompted the custody transfers, which Roybal insists were conducted securely and lawfully. Walking down the path of transparency with our community, Sheriff Roybal claims, "This list will demonstrate compliance with Colorado law, and my commitment and efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the community I serve," as obtained by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
The detailed list provided by the sheriff's office includes names, ages, dates of arrest, criminal charges, and the dates transferred to ICE's jurisdiction. Charges span a variety of offenses, such as first-degree burglary by Homero Alejandro Silva-Alvarado and multiple counts, including unlawful possession of a controlled substance by Oliver Gutierrez-Rodriguez. Transfers happened swiftly, often the following day of arrest, highlighting a swift collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials.
