Birth Center Arrests
Colorado Birth Center Owner and Midwife Arrested in Infant Death Investigation
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Grand Junction's birth center is described as the region's only freestanding birth center, and its owner and a midwife were arrested in connection with the Fort Collins infant-death probe.
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The case involves six felony charges tied to alleged evidence tampering and forgery.
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The two arrested are 44-year-old Althea Hrdlichka and 33-year-old Brecklen Ables; arrests were conducted by Larimer County deputies and local police.
A Colorado birth center owner and certified midwife have been arrested following an investigation into the handling of distressed newborns at their facilities. CBS News reports that Althea Hrdlichka, 44, owner and clinical director of Tender Gifts Birth and Wellness Center, and Brecklen Ables, 33, a certified midwife, face felony charges including evidence tampering and forgery. The arrests stem from an infant death investigation at the Fort Collins location and expanded to include incidents at related centers in Grand Junction and Delta.
Birth Center Owner and Midwife Face Six Felony Charges
Both Hrdlichka and Ables were arrested by Larimer County deputies and local police following the Fort Collins investigation. 9News reports that Ables faces charges of tampering with evidence, while Hrdlichka is charged with forgery and tampering with physical evidence. Court records show both were released on a $75,000 bond and are scheduled to return to court, though hearing details remain sealed.
Investigation Reveals Pattern Across Multiple Locations
Tender Gifts Birth and Wellness Center operates locations in Fort Collins, Grand Junction, and Delta. CBS News notes that the Grand Junction site is the region's only freestanding birth center. The investigation expanded beyond the initial Fort Collins incident to examine earlier cases across all three locations, suggesting a broader pattern of concern regarding how distressed newborns were handled at the facilities.
Infant Death at Fort Collins Center Sparked Probe
The arrests stem from an investigation into an infant death at the Fort Collins birth center. 9News reports that local authorities grew concerned about children in distress not receiving proper care at the centers. The police investigation uncovered alleged evidence tampering and document forgery related to how the incidents were documented and reported by the birth center staff.
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