{"id":113461,"date":"2026-01-07T00:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/113461\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T00:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:50:11","slug":"el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-seeking-victims-in-child-sex-assault-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/113461\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso County Sheriff’s Office seeking victims in child sex assault case"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) \u2014 The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says they are seeking additional victims in a child sexual assault case.<\/p>\n

On September 23, the sheriff’s office says they launched an investigation into 39-year-old Brandon Duba following a report of sexual assaults involving several children. <\/p>\n

According to the sheriff’s office, Duba was arrested and charged with several sexual offenses involving children on December 18. They say he posted a $250,000 bond on December 21.<\/p>\n

While investigating. the sheriff’s office says detectives learned Duba was a bodybuilding trainer and coach at the Vasa Fitness on Palmer Park Boulevard, as well as at Elevation Pro Gym, which is located near The Citadel Mall. <\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office says he taught children’s martial arts and bodybuilding for more than eight years in Colorado Springs. Because of this, detectives believe there could be more victims.<\/p>\n

If you have any information regarding this case or believe you are a victim, you are asked to call the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (719)520-7777<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0mugshot\u00a0is for a wanted personIf there could be other victims (Example: child predators)If the person could pose a future threat to the community (Example: Sexually Violent Predator designation)<\/p>\n

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