Cowboy on horse who snarled traffic on NY bridge is arrested

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police arrested an 80-year-old man who gained national fame by riding his horse around the country saying he was a cowboy helping hungry children.

Police say Tod "Doc" Mishler was taken into custody today, three days after riding across the Outerbridge Crossing linking New Jersey with Staten Island.

A police spokeswoman says charges are pending, but could not immediately say why he was arrested.

Animal advocate Christine Whaley leads a group called "Stop Doc Mishler" whose members say Mishler neglects his horses.

His two horses were seized Tuesday for veterinary examinations.

On Monday, Mishler was issued a court summons for blocking traffic and trespassing after he rode one horse and led another across the bridge. He couldn't be reached for comment today.