Calhan man facing animal cruelty charges following sheriff's office investigation

EPSO: Calhan man charged with animal cruelty

(CALHAN, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) said after an investigation that began in February 2026, a property owner in Calhan is facing charges of cruelty to animals. In February, EPSO's Regional Communications Center received multiple reports of malnourished horses on a property near the 3800 block of Bar 10 Road south [...]

Calhan man facing animal cruelty charges following sheriff's office investigation

A man is facing six counts of Cruelty to Animals charges after a months-long investigation following reports that he was not taking care of horses on his property, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.Robert Bardwine, 42, told deputies who came to investigate his property along Bar 10 Road after reports of malnourished horses, that he was under the guidelines and care advice from his veterinarian. Deputies first arrived at his proper…