Glenn Braden Charged in String of Jeffco Park Incidents

GOLDEN, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2023) – Glenn Braden of Evergreen has been charged with 15 counts related to crimes he is accused of committing in eleven separate incidents between Apr. 3, 2023, and Aug. 8, 2023. Braden is charged with confronting female hikers and committing lewd acts along trails in Flying J Ranch Park, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, and Genesee Mountain Park in Jefferson County.

Braden has been charged with one count of Attempted Sexual Assault, four counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact, nine counts of Indecent Exposure, and one count of Criminal Mischief related to eleven separate victims.

COUNT 1: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT (F4) (4/3/23)
COUNT 2: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (4/3/23)
COUNT 3: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (5/3/23)
COUNT 4: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (6/13/23)
COUNT 5: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (7/11/23)
COUNT 6: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT (F4) (7/18/23)
COUNT 7: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT (F4) (7/18/23)
COUNT 8: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (7/18/23)
COUNT 9: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (7/18/23)
COUNT 10: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT (F4) (7/24/23)
COUNT 11: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SEXUAL ASSAULT (F5) (7/24/23)
COUNT 12: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (7/24/23)
COUNT 13: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (PO) (7/24/23)
COUNT 14: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (8/8/23)
COUNT 15: INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1) (8/8/23)

On Aug. 8th, 2023, Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to Genessee Mountain Park in response to an indecent exposure report involving a male and two female hikers. After a lengthy search and brief pursuit, the male, later identified as Braden, was arrested and held on several misdemeanor counts. When Braden was advised on Aug. 10th, prosecutors requested a $100,000 cash only bond, which was granted.

Once our office reviewed the case, prosecutors requested an updated affidavit with the inclusion of felony charges. On August 11th, Braden again appeared in court and was advised of the new felony counts. His bond was unchanged, set at $100,000 cash only. The case number for the new felony case is 23CR1966. The original misdemeanor case, 23M4040, will be dismissed by prosecutors.

Braden’s next appearance is Aug. 17th at 10 am for the return filing of charges.

The charges are merely legal allegations, and Mr. Braden is presumed innocent of the charges against him unless and until he is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.