A 53-year-old man who spent 27 years teaching and coaching in Littleton Public Schools is now facing child sex crime charges after an undercover sting operation out of Fort Collins led to his arrest in Castle Rock. Adam Williams was charged with internet sexual exploitation of a child, internet luring of a child, and three counts of promotion of obscenity to a minor, and investigators say there may be additional victims they haven't yet identified.
How the Sting Unfolded
According to Denver7, a Fort Collins Police Services detective created a fake online profile to communicate with Williams, and that undercover contact ultimately became the basis for his arrest. Denver7 reported that probable cause was developed through use of a fake profile, and Littleton Public Schools issued a separate release. Fort Collins Police Services has said it developed information suggesting there may be additional victims beyond the undercover investigation, and Williams was released on a $75,000 personal recognizance bond.
The undercover operation was conducted in Fort Collins, and Williams was arrested in Castle Rock. Littleton Public Schools was also connected to the case through his employment. The 18th Judicial District, which includes Douglas and Arapahoe counties, previously reviewed an earlier report involving Williams.
A 27-Year Career in Littleton Schools
Williams' history with the district runs deep. An official statement from Littleton Public Schools details his roles as an Instructional Coach from 2019 to 2025 and a Social Studies Teacher from 2007 to 2025 at Options Secondary Program, alongside his work as Girls Basketball Coach at Littleton High School from 2007 to 2025. Before that, he worked as a teacher, coach, and secretary at Pathways starting in 1998. The Littleton Police Department is now asking anyone with information about additional individuals who may have had inappropriate or concerning interactions with Williams to come forward.
The 2025 Investigation That Went Nowhere
This isn't the first time Williams has faced scrutiny. He was placed on administrative leave by Littleton Public Schools in 2025 following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, but the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office determined at the time there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges. Littleton Public Schools clarified in its statement that the report behind that 2025 inquiry did not originate from an LPS student or school community member, and the district says it has no information that Williams engaged in improper conduct with a student or other LPS community member. The district also stated that the events leading to his current arrest did not occur during his employment there or in Arapahoe County.
Potential Penalties and Legal Exposure
Charges and Information for Police Williams faces charges of internet sexual exploitation of a child and internet luring of a child, plus three counts of promotion of obscenity to a minor. Police have encouraged potential victims and anyone with relevant information to contact the Littleton Police Department at (303) 794-1551, saying any tips could help investigators determine whether additional charges are appropriate.
Part of a Broader Pattern in Colorado
Other reported cases involving Colorado educators include a Durango teacher's 40-year sentence. Hoodline previously reported on the teacher's sentence after he used an online persona to victimize 37 adolescent boys, several of whom he had taught, over nearly two years, and also covered the arrest of a Colorado Springs college instructor on dozens of counts in a separate student sex case. Nationally, the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has reported that federally funded Internet Crimes Against Children task forces conducted nearly 347,000 online investigations in 2025, leading to more than 17,000 arrests.
The pattern of misconduct cases in Littleton schools isn't limited to the classroom, either. In September 2024, Littleton High School severed ties with its head football coach after he was cited by police for reckless endangerment following hazing allegations within the athletic program.
