Sandra Spraker, 45, of Wellington, Larimer County, Colorado, United States is a former child welfare caseworker. She was recently arrested.
Sandra Spraker
In April 2022, the Larimer County Department of Human Services hired Spraker. In October 2022, she started working as a child protection services caseworker.
After noticing performance concerns, supervisors started reviewing cases assigned to Spraker. They found significant inconsistencies in her official documentation.
Among the inconsistencies were requests for reimbursement for travel that never happened and falsified case reports. Subsequently, a criminal investigation was launched by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
On September 8, 2023, Spraker was placed on administrative leave. On September 15, 2023, she resigned.
On December 29, 2023, Spraker was arrested and booked into the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins, Larimer County. She was charged with theft, embezzlement of public property, 10 counts of attempt to influence a public servant, 29 counts of forgery, 29 counts of first-degree official misconduct and 29 counts of abuse of public records.
On January 9, 2024, Spraker will appear in court. She was issued a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.
Wellington
Often referred to as “Colorado’s Northern Gateway, Wellington is located directly along Interstate 25. The town lies roughly ten miles north of Fort Collins and thirty miles south of Cheyenne, positioning it as a strategic transit hub along the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1905, Wellington was named after C.L. Wellington, an employee of the Colorado and Southern Railroad. For much of the 20th century, the municipality remained a quiet agricultural and oil supply outpost with a steady population of roughly 500 residents. Notable historical figures associated with the area include former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron White, who spent his childhood in Wellington.
In recent decades, Wellington has experienced rapid residential growth, expanding to over 11,000 residents as families and professionals seek suburban housing options within commuting distance of larger employment centers. Historic Cleveland Avenue serves as the heart of the central district, featuring local businesses, eateries, and historic brick structures. Surrounded by eastern plains and views of the Rocky Mountains, the town balances modern residential expansion with access to regional outdoor recreation, including nearby reservoirs and state parks.
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