Georgia Man Arrested After Colorado Child Exploitation Investigation Leads Detectives to Brunswick
BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A child exploitation investigation that began in Colorado has led to the arrest of a Brunswick man on multiple felony charges after investigators uncovered evidence of child sexual abuse material and identified additional alleged victims.
According to the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on May 27, 2026, when the Loveland Police Department in Colorado learned that an unidentified individual had sent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to an adult resident.
Authorities said the recipient did not solicit the material and immediately reported it to law enforcement.
Investigation Spanned More Than 1,500 Miles
Detectives with the Loveland Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit met with the reporting party the same day and launched an investigation.
As detectives developed leads, they determined the suspect was believed to be living in Brunswick, Georgia.
On July 19, 2026, Loveland investigators contacted the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, where ICAC Investigator Deputy DeMonbrun joined the investigation.
Working together, investigators collected evidence, obtained multiple search warrants, and established probable cause.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On Aug. 6, 2026, investigators with the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by members of the Warrant and Traffic Division, executed a search warrant at a residence off Georgetown Road in Brunswick.
Authorities arrested Braden Hicks and, during the investigation, identified two additional alleged child victims, according to the sheriff’s office.
Hicks remains in custody on multiple felony charges, including:
- Five counts of Creating, Possessing, or Distributing Visual Media Depicting a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct
- Two counts of Child Molestation
- Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention
Investigation Continues
The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office praised the cooperation between the two agencies, noting that more than 1,500 miles separated the investigation but did not hinder efforts to protect children.
Officials also commended the reporting party for immediately contacting law enforcement after receiving the unsolicited material.
Authorities said the investigation remains active and that additional charges or arrests are possible as detectives continue their work.
