CLAVERACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two men were arrested after a fight between incarcerated people at the Brookwood Secure Facility in Claverack. The fight took place around 5:20 p.m. Thursday.
Police said three people were involved in a fight: an 18-year-old man was the victim, and Malachi Simms and Richard Avila are facing charges.
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Simms, 19, was charged with attempted assault, two counts of knowingly making or possessing dangerous contraband in prison, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon: previous conviction.
Avila, 20, was charged with assault, knowingly making or possessing dangerous contraband in prison, and criminal possession of a weapon: previous conviction…