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Accused Brake-Puller Arrested for Subway ‘Surfing': Police

He's accused of riding on the outside of a northbound 5 train in Manhattan on Wednesday

What to Know

  • A man who authorities say caused dozens of New York City subway delays by pulling emergency brakes has been arrested again
  • Police say 23-year-old Isaiah Thompson was arrested Friday night for allegedly "surfing" on the outside of a train
  • Police believe Thompson is responsible for dozens of similar brake-pulling stunts. He had been free on bond before his latest arrest

A man who authorities say caused dozens of New York City subway delays by pulling emergency brakes has been arrested again for allegedly "surfing" on the outside of a train.

Police say 23-year-old Isaiah Thompson was arrested Friday night on charges of reckless endangerment and trespassing.

He's accused of riding on the outside of a northbound 5 train in Manhattan on Wednesday.

Thompson was arrested in May after police said he was the man seen on a video pulling a train's emergency brake and fleeing.

Police believe Thompson is responsible for dozens of similar brake-pulling stunts that caused extensive delays. He had been free on bond before his latest arrest.

It's not clear if Thompson has a lawyer who can speak for him.

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