(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — License plate recognition cameras in El Paso County recently captured a stolen car near Fountain, and responding deputies arrested the four occupants of the car on vehicle theft and drug charges.

According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), deputies received an alert around 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, from the FLOCK Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) system regarding a stolen car. At the time of the alert, the car was heading southbound on Highway 85/87 near Main Street in Security-Widefield.

Upon receiving the alert, deputies coordinated with the Fountain Police Department to locate the car–a 2005 Dodge Dakota with Nevada plates that was reported stolen out of Pueblo in June 2025. The truck was originally located in the Walmart parking lot on Hwy 85/87 before continuing on to the IHOP, where it parked.

Courtesy: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Law enforcement blocked the truck in with their own vehicles to prevent it from leaving, and the four people inside the truck were taken into custody.

The driver, identified as 44-year-old Coral Chmiel, was arrested and taken to the El Paso County Jail on charges of motor vehicle theft and possession of a controlled substance. Two of the passengers, 52-year-old Darious Williams and 29-year-old Emonie Williams, were found to have active warrants and were also taken to the county jail.

A third passenger, 44-year-old Kathleen Blair, was cited for possession of a controlled substance and released at the scene. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

“This case is a clear example of why FLOCK Safety cameras are such a valuable tool for our office,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “They allow us to proactively identify stolen vehicles and respond quickly and effectively, helping us reduce crime and protect the community. By leveraging this technology, we are holding offenders accountable and preventing further victimization. I’m proud of the coordinated work between our deputies and our law enforcement partners in Fountain.”