'Drag' Racer in Connecticut Faces Charges of Unemployment Fraud

A Naugatuck, CT, man is facing charges of worker's compensation fraud after he was videotaped by a local news crew dressed in drag and running a race in high heels. The heeled wonder will appear in court on April 8.

Garrett A. Dalton, a Connecticut State correction's officer currently recovering from a reported work-related injury, was caught on video and aired on a local television broadcast participating in a 40-yard dash race in high heels and woman's clothing. Dalton, 41, has been collecting unemployment since his injury in June where he claimed he was too injured to work. The egg-race Dalton had participated in was an event sponsored by a radio station offering Hanna Montana concert tickets to the winner. Participants he had to dress in drag and carry an egg on a spoon for the 40-yard dash. As a result of his video appearance, Dalton has been charged with "misrepresenting facts about his medical condition and ability to work." Dalton has collected $5,000 in workers compensation since his reported injury in June. While Dalton didn’t win the Hanna Montana tickets, he did win an upcoming court date in the New Haven Superior Court. He is scheduled to appear on April 8.