Evergreen flasher pleads guilty to exposing himself to women on several Colorado trails
Courtesy of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
An Evergreen man who was accused of hiking naked and exposing himself to women on multiple Jefferson County trails pleaded guilty to three charges on Thursday.
Glenn Braden, 21, pleaded guilty to attempt to commit sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact and indecent exposure after a string of incidents throughout trails at Flying J Ranch Park, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Genesee Mountain Park between April 3, 2023 and Aug. 8, 2023, according to a press release from the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
FILE PHOTO: A 20-year-old man has been charged with 15 counts, including five felonies, in a bizarre string of sexual attacks along the trails of Jefferson County, including Flying J Ranch Park.
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FILE PHOTO: A 20-year-old man has been charged with 15 counts, including five felonies, in a bizarre string of sexual attacks along the trails of Jefferson County, including Flying J Ranch Park.
Braden was initially arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 8, 2023 when Braden allegedly exposed himself to two separate, lone female hikers at Stapleton Park near Beaver Brook Trail.
Deputies said Braden approached a hiker and exposed himself to her and began masturbating. The victim was able to run away and report the incident.
Braden then allegedly exposed himself to another woman a few moments later. He also tried to grab one of the women.
Following a two-and-a-half-hour search and a short foot chase, deputies were able to apprehend Braden.
Investigators tied Braden to at least five other incidents targeting female hikers on:
- April 3 at Flying J Ranch Park in Conifer
- June 13 at Three Sisters/Alderfer Park
- July 11, 18 and 24 at Flying J Ranch Park
Several women reported that a man, later identified as Braden, groped them. One woman reported that he tried to rip her shirt down from the front collar.
Following his arrest, Braden told investigators that he hiked around dusk on Mondays and Tuesdays, according to arrest records.
Braden admitted to purposefully exposing himself to women, according to the affidavit. He admitted the women reacted with disgust, but he felt compelled to commit the sexual acts.
Initially, Braden faced 17 charges, but 14 were dismissed as part of the plea deal.
The suspect remained in custody since his arrest and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 30.