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Colorado Springs Substitute Teacher Arrested Save Email Print
Posted: 10:02 AM Feb 15, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:00 PM Feb 15, 2008
 Reporter: Danielle Saar
Email Address: dsaar@kktv11news.com
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A substitute teacher faces a felony charge of solicitation for child prostitution after allegedly offering money to a student in exchange for sex.

Lloyd Clark was arrested Thursday at his home without incident. He later was released on $10,000 bail.

When reached at his home Friday, the 73-year-old Clark said he's speechless and the allegations apparently stem from a misunderstanding.

Clark said he taught for 40 years and has been a substitute teacher for 11 years.

The incident allegedly happened at Wasson High School in Colorado Springs School District 11.
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Posted by: Victim on Mar 13, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Ok, well I posted on the other article. The updated one, but ill do this one as well. I dont know how you can possibly say "he cant do this" Anyone can... The only hting that bothers me, is that he could face up to life in prison. I am a freshman boy at wasson, but im not going to say who I am for legal reasons. But I just want to get the word out that anyone can do anything. Any age or weight, or wtvr.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Colorado Spring on Mar 8, 2008 at 08:25 PM
I am on his side I have had him 4 times since High School he has not done anything to make me or my friend uncomfortable The Person that said he did this was lying to get money or what not just like the Wendy's incident 2 years ago. Gramps is innocent
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 5, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I dunno... nearly EVERYBODY from Wasson can vouch for his innocence. That freshman punk is goin down.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:17 PM
HOw do you know everyone is on gramps side. You can't speak for everyone. I for one am not on Gramps side. So speak for youself not everyone else
Posted by: anonymous Location: ? on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:15 PM
So everyone thinks he is not guilty becasue they love him so much.. butwhat if that is clouding their vision of what really happened. And everybody hates this certain kid that brought out these alligations... what if he is telling the truth and everyone is letting their love for Gramps blind them. So we shouldn't go around saying that this kid is a liar and hate him. So maybe we should remove the blinders from our eyes and actually look at the facts!!
Posted by: s Location: c springs on Feb 23, 2008 at 04:01 PM
I personally think that all of you guys that keep saying "oh free gramps" bla bla bla are the ones who need help, you dont know what the truth is, just because he was sooooo nice doesnt mean anything at all anyone can be capable of a crime like this...if he is really innocent then great and yea thats too bad that that kid lied about it but until we find out I dont think anyone should be passing judgment. And if he did really do it and they can prove it and they have hard evidence then it just prooves that ANYONE is capable of this type of crime, and he shouldnt get away with it just cause he was a good teacher or good with the students or sooo nice....it dont matter!
Posted by: Nick Williams Location: Doherty High School on Feb 21, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Gramps is a creep. He did it. Gross.
Posted by: BHANH BAO Location: WASSON HIGH SCHOOL on Feb 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM
FREE GRAMPS. WE PRAYING FOR YOUR INNOCENCE GOOD LUCK
Posted by: ANTHONY ROYBAL Location: WASSON HIGH SCHOOL on Feb 20, 2008 at 10:26 PM
I HOPE KARMA COMES TO WHO EVER IS ACCUSING GRAMPS OF THIS WACK CRIME. HOW TO YOU EXPECT A 73 YEAR OLD MAN TO DO SOMETHING SO SICK. GRAMPS HAD NO NEED FOR IT AND I HOPE THE KID WHO SAID THAT KNOWS HE RUINED ONE OF THE NICEST PEOPLE EVER. AND JUST TO LET THE KID KNOW EVERYONE IS ON GRAMPS SIDE SO GOOD LUCK GETTING FRIENDS AFTER THIS ONE.
Posted by: Ash Location: Doherty on Feb 20, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Free Gramps.
Posted by: Chris Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 20, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Gramps would never do anything like that! He is one of the nicest people on the planet! FREE GRAMPS!!!
Posted by: Jason Location: WHS on Feb 20, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Gramps is one of the best people I have ever meant. And when he's proven innocent, I really hope the media makes such a big deal about a kid lieing and ruining a mans reputation as they are now. Free Gramps!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Free Gramps!!! He's the greatest man anyone could ever meet. He would never do such a thing. The lies will unfold, and he's name will be cleared. The victim is not the lieing student, but Gramps himself. What goes around comes around, and I can hardly wait to see what the student's lies brings to himself/herself.
Posted by: parent Location: wasson area on Feb 20, 2008 at 12:20 PM
first of all i was a neighbor of "gramps" for numerous years and he was nothing but great to my kids. now he has been a sub for my kids at wasson. everyone is in shock that he could be accused of such a thing. i don't think gramps could do such a thing. so sad.
Posted by: jordan Location: doherty high school on Feb 19, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Gramps is the best sub any of us have ever had, and all the students would agree, we all love Gramps and this accusation is complete bogus. Gramps is a great guy and no way would he ever do something like that.
Posted by: Jennifer Location: Wasson Parent on Feb 19, 2008 at 06:42 PM
My son attends Wasson and was in shock when he was telling of this beloved teacher being accused of a sex crime. I pray for his innocence in this situation and the innocence of the child that was involved. It is nice that he has the support of so many students. I pray that this was not a malicious act against him or the child and that the truth will set them both free.
Posted by: David Location: Colo spgs on Feb 18, 2008 at 11:13 AM
"Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 17, 2008 at 12:43 AM You shouldn't assume he's innocent just because you know him. I had him as a substitute too. The truth is, you don't know what people are capable of." Yes you should!! It is innocent until proven guilty in this country. No one seems to remember that.
Posted by: Marci Location: Wasson on Feb 17, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I'm so glad that he has so many supporters. I've only had him once as a sub, but I am a friend of his granddaughters and I am extremely confident when I say that he isn't capable of committing such a terrible offense. I hope the truth is uncovered and justice is served by whoever it was that accused Gramps.
Posted by: Christina Location: Wasson High School on Feb 17, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I am a student at wasson and gramps has been my sub on many occasions. i find it very very hard to believe that he would do something like this. i have never met a student that didnt like gramps and they had no reason to. He always joked around with the students, told jokes and brought food. you could also relate to him on many levels becasue he actualy cared to get to know the students. Anyone who really knows gramps knows this is a mistake. free gramps!
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 17, 2008 at 02:25 AM
"Gramps"and i were close friends outside of subbing he would tutor me and help me with many things, he never did anything wrong or offensive he has a kind heart and doesn't deserve this. I hold him in high esteem as well and know in my heart that it was just a misunderstanding.
Posted by: student Location: colorado springs on Feb 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM
I only had gramps sub once or twice in one of my classes at doherty. He seemed like a nice guy, but nice guys can be bad too, but honestly i dont know what to believe. I'm stunned and still in a state of shock.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 17, 2008 at 12:43 AM
You shouldn't assume he's innocent just because you know him. I had him as a substitute too. The truth is, you don't know what people are capable of.
Posted by: ROGER Location: DIST # 11 on Feb 16, 2008 at 07:08 PM
IF HE IS CLEARED, I HOPE THE MEDIA WILL COVER IT WITH AS MUCH ZEAL AS WHEN HE WAS ACCUSED.
Posted by: keith Location: co. on Feb 16, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Free Gramps
Posted by: tommy tbird Location: whs on Feb 16, 2008 at 03:00 PM
this is bull i have known gramps ever since i was in kindergarden due to his grand daughter. he would never do anything like this ever. it is sick that someone has to make stuff up like this just to get attention. sick. give him a break
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 16, 2008 at 02:50 PM
This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard!!! Gramps is an amazing person and a great substitute he would never in a million years do anything to this degree!!! FREE GRAMPS!!!
Posted by: Breeanna Location: Fountain on Feb 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Wow, this guy looks really familar.. I think that he might have subed in one of my classes in the past.. Gross...
Posted by: linda Location: colorado springs on Feb 16, 2008 at 07:19 AM
my girls attend or have attended Wasson and are very disbelieving this could really have happened. They respect "gramps"! They hold him in high esteem. We will support the family with our love and prayers. I hope this is one time justice will not be blind, but recognize the party that has done wrong.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 16, 2008 at 01:46 AM
Come on Gramps. We expected more out of you.
Posted by: Buddy Location: PAlmer on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Free gramps he's one of the best subs i have ever had!! In no way has he ever been unorthodox! FREE GRAMPS!!
Posted by: D Location: CS on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:30 AM
c'mon....gramps??? someone cant take a joke...best sub i've ever had.
Posted by: student Location: colorado springs on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Wow. I just can't believe Gramps would do that. He was always so nice and would tell the most hilarious jokes. He just doesn't seem like that type of person.
Posted by: Tim Jiminez Location: WASSON on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I am absolutely appaled! i attend Wasson and have had him on many occasions, he is by far the best sub I have had. I beileve "Gramps" ,as he is known to the students, when he said it stimmed from a misunderstandment!! Most kids who have had him enjoy his company and are happy to see him.It is absolutely outrageous! FREE GRAMPS!!!!!!!
Posted by: WHS Student Location: Wasson High School on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:22 AM
free gramps
Posted by: Andrew west Location: wasson on Feb 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Are you kidding me...Gramps is 73 let the man go!!
Posted by: Patrick on Feb 15, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Gramps would never do that
Posted by: chris Location: davis on Feb 15, 2008 at 09:50 PM
FREE GRAMPS!!! HES NO PERVERT!!!
Posted by: Tyler Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Some girl just wanted to stir some stuff up because Gramps would never do that I know this for a fact.
Posted by: W Location: Doherty on Feb 15, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Gramps didn't do anything. There is no way he could do something like that. Let Gramps go.
Posted by: Christina on Feb 15, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Poor gramps this has to be a mistake!
Posted by: brittany Location: wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 08:36 PM
grams is innocent
Posted by: Christina Andrews Location: Wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 08:34 PM
free gramps..
Posted by: kellie Location: wasson student on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:37 PM
I believe that gramps would never ever do something like this. He is the nicest person in the whole world, and a really nice sub. I dont know if there is any evidence proving he did this I think this is just some way for someone to get attention.
Posted by: anonymous on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Gramps is the most understanding and down to earth sub Wasson has ever had. He always brought a treat for any class he subed for. He is always there if a student needed some one to talk to and always had a funny story to tell from the golden years. How anyone could think this about him is beyond me!
Posted by: Millie Location: Wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:20 PM
This is crazy!! Gramps would never do anything like this!!
Posted by: E. Location: Colorado on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Gramps would never do such a thing! He treated everyone like his own grandkids. He was the best substitute teacher ever. He's being wrongly accused.
Posted by: Jaisen Sprabary Location: Wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:04 PM
FREE GRAMPS!!!
Posted by: Shannon Location: Doherty on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Free Gramps! I don't believe it for a second.
Posted by: nic on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:53 PM
He would never do any thing like that.
Posted by: heather Location: doherty on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:49 PM
gramps is the rad-est sub ever. theres no way he would do that. FREE GRAMPS!
Posted by: Rebecca Holt Location: wasson High school on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:10 PM
i personaly know him and i love him he has never once said anything to affend me or made any jokes. I go to wasson high school also and i have had him a bunch of times so i think it was a misunderstanding and many would say also
Posted by: Richard Location: Wasson High School on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Hey, that man tought me! He is probably the the most demanded substitute teacher at Wasson High School. Everybody calls him "Gramps" at his request. I can name no student that doesn't celebrate when they hear that Gramps will be the substitute teacher. I'd be willing to testify for him in Open court. Gramps would never do anything like that. FREE GRAMPS!
Posted by: Kelsy S. Location: Wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Gramps is awesome! Hope to see ya back at school soon, Gramps!
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Gramps wouldnt do that.
Posted by: victor on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:31 PM
i think that this is totaly messed up. gramps your the best
Posted by: Beca on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:18 PM
After forty years of teaching and another 11 years as a sub why would he choose to do it now. "Gramps" was very respected at wasson and everyone seemed to love him. he's innocent FREE GRAMPS!!!!
Posted by: Caitlin Location: Wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:17 PM
FREE GRAMPS!!! HE'S INNOCENT HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING HE'S AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Caitlin Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I can't believe this actually happened I've had Gramps as a sub and he was a great one and he would never do anything like this so whoever that girl was obviously needs help because Mr.Clark is a great guy!!!
Posted by: ALICIA Location: COLORADO SRINGS on Feb 15, 2008 at 05:00 PM
GRAMPS WAS MY SUB TEACHER FOR A LONG TIME AND WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER..... HE WOULD NEVER DO SOMETHING AS THE ACCUSATIONS SAY
Posted by: Tommy Tbird Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Gramps would never do that I don't care what the facts are. FREE GRAMPS
Posted by: jake, thad riley and sarah on Feb 15, 2008 at 04:02 PM
as a wasson high school group of students, we find that this man is innocent! there's no way that he could have done something like that! he relates to the students by telling jokes, and just getting along with us. NO WAY!
Posted by: Aubrey Location: Colorado springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 03:37 PM
gramps could not have done this he is the best substitute teacher ever
Posted by: Austin Location: Doherty High School on Feb 15, 2008 at 02:11 PM
LLoyd Clark has substituted many times at our school, he is a fun and life-loving man. He tells jokes and gives out candy, he brightens all of our days. whatever is happening must be a misunderstanding, I couldn't see Gramps doing something like this. And I know thousands of other teens that would agree
Posted by: Amber Location: Colorado springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Its not fair that gramps is in trouble and being put through so much trouble and saddness because some person wants to lie and say that he offered money to them for sex. Gramps is the nicest funniest coolest sub our school has ever had. He likes to joke around and make it known hes joking, but i highly doubt that gramps would ever joke about sex but i dont know anything about the students at wasson. people think its funny to joke about things like that but its not and i know that gramps didnt do it. we love gramps like our own grand fathers. Gramps would tell us stories and give us candy and just kinda give us a laied back environment to relax a little. he has never been anything but professional. hes a great husband to his wife and a great father and a great grandfather, why would he risk losing everything he loves in his life for something like sex with the students he cares about. Gramps doesnt deserve to be treated this way. He looks so sad in the picture and i bet hes sad in life.
Posted by: Devin Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I am a student at Doherty High School and im outraged by this acusation. Lloyd Clark is a respectable teacher, father, friend, and husband who would never do anything to hurt or endanger a child. and to say that he was asking a boy for sex with payment is apauling. He is a guy who oves to tell jokes and what he said was probably just that. You can not acuse Gramps for doing this because his jokes are not to get out of hand. he jokes about everything and when somebody gets offended for one he apoligizes for it. Plus to have a ten thousand dollar bail out is completely absurd. a "crime" like that should not be that much. So i say that all charges should be dropped against Gramps because he has done nothing but enlighten the kids that he teaches. Also he is a 73 year old man with a wife so why would he need to ask a little boy for anything when he already has a good life. I dont think that a man as good as he is would want to jepordize a great life. The crime is the kid who would say that.
Posted by: bob Location: home on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Gramps is a good man he doesnt deserve this
Posted by: Thomas Location: 719 on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Gramps is innocent!!! THERE IS NO WAY HE WOULD HAVE DONE THAT! it must be a joke gone wrong... we all know he loves to kid around
Posted by: Tim Location: Doherty on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM
FREE GRAMPS!!
Posted by: Megan Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Gramps; as one of your students i want you to know you are still my fav substitue teacher and always will be
Posted by: miles on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I'm a student from Doherty High School, this man is a loving, caring, person, "Gramps" as we call him, jokes all the time. Whoever said these allegations are wrong!
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 15, 2008 at 01:19 PM
gramps was the best sub ever he doesnt deserve to be charged for things that are lies everyone knows that he only has the best of intentions. we love gramps. if he cant sub or teach anymore because of this everyones going to be extreamly sad and hurt.
Posted by: mitch snow Location: wasson on Feb 15, 2008 at 12:57 PM
free gramps
 
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