A Colorado park ranger faces felony charges after investigators say he fabricated a stabbing attack that triggered a massive manhunt and community lockdowns.

In fact, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday, the ranger had injured himself and orchestrated an “elaborate hoax” claiming someone had attacked him and fled.

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger who reported being stabbed at Staunton State Park on Tuesday, leading to a massive police response and manhunt, was arrested on suspicion of faking the