HIGHLAND – One man was arrested and another is being sought after they climbed the giant suspension cables on the Mid-Hudson Bridge over the Hudson River. They were apparently taking photos.
New York State Bridge Authority security staff alerted authorities about the incident on May 8.
One individual, Brian Alayo, 24, of Newburgh, was arrested by Lloyd Town Police and charged with criminal trespass, while the other suspect fled on foot in the direction of Oakes Road.
The Bridge Authority said that type of behavior “is reckless and illegal, and there are consequences to these actions.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Town of Lloyd Police at 845-691-6102.
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