Sep 24, 2024
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. A former Larimer County child welfare caseworker who faced 99 charges related to the alleged falsification of documents pleaded guilty Tuesday to two charges as part of a deal. Sandra Spraker, 46, of Wellington, was accused of falsifying documents, submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests, and other crimes while working as a Child Protection Services caseworker with the Larimer County Department of Human Services.She was hired by the department in April 2022 and began working as a caseworker that October. Her supervisors "noted performance concerns and began reviewing her assigned cases more closely" in the early summer of 2023. Spraker was placed on administrative leave on Sept. 8, 2023, and resigned on Sept. 15, 2023.The Larimer County Department of Human Services found "significant inconsistencies in Sprakers official documentation," which included falsified case reports and reimbursement requests for travel that never happened, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The department contacted the sheriff's office, which began a criminal investigation.Spraker was charged with: Attempt to influence a public servant 10 counts Forgery Government-issued document 29 counts Embezzlement of public property 1 count First-degree official misconduct 29 counts Abuse of public records 29 counts Theft (less than $300) 1 countCourt records show Spraker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts attempt to influence a public servant (Class 4 felony) and official misconduct as part of a deal. The remaining charges were dismissed. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m.
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