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Lyndhurst Man Arrested for Attempting to Jump off George Washington Bridge

Fort Lee Lyndhurst

A man that left his Lynhurst home late last night after reportedly informing family members that he was going to jump off the George Washington Bridge prompted a police search that ultimately led to the arrest of the man according to reports.

Port Authority police were informed of the incident at around 10:00 p.m. and were told to be on the look out for a man who was heading to the bridge via of vehicle to attempt a jump.

Police searched the area a short time later and found the man at around 10:30 p.m. attempting to climb the bridge when they placed him under arrest reports said.

The incident remains under investigation.

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