EPSO seeks victims of former gym trainer charged with child sexual assault
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) is looking for additional victims in a child sexual assault case involving a 39-year-old former trainer and coach in Colorado Springs.
An investigation into Brandon Duba began in September after a report of sexual assaults involving multiple children, according to EPSO.
EPSO says the investigation into Duba found that he had "extensive access to children" through his job as a former bodybuilding trainer and coach. Law enforcement believes he taught children classes in martial arts and bodybuilding for the past eight years.
According to EPSO, Duba would use local gyms such as VASA Fitness in Palmer Park and Elevation Pro Gym to meet with clients.
VASA Fitness says that Duba never worked directly for the gym and that they do not allow non-VASA Personal Trainers to train, coach, or instruct their own clients or other VASA members at their clubs.
Law enforcement says Duba was arrested on Dec. 18 and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving children. Duba has since been released from jail after posting a $250,000 bond, according to EPSO.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information, or who believes they may have been victimized, is urged to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (719) 520-7777.
EDITORS' NOTE:Â In a press release, EPSO said Brandon Duba worked "as a (former) bodybuilding trainer and coach at VASA Fitness on Palmer Park and Elevation Pro Gym." EPSO has since clarified that Duba used the gym to meet clients but was not a contracted employee with VASA Fitness. This article has been updated to reflect that information.
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