Five Hudson Valley prison guards are now facing felony charges.

Investigators say they faked injuries, forged documents, and collected thousands in state disability pay.

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Local officials announced that five current and former corrections officers in Ulster County have been arrested.

Investigators say they faked injuries, forged medical notes, and even worked

second jobs while collecting state disability pay.

According to Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, the scams cost New York taxpayers over $15,000.

"These schemes were perpetuated by sworn public officers who were entrusted with maintaining the safety and security of New York’s correctional facilities and those within them, makes the charged conduct even mor

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