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Possession of Imitation Firearm on Transit System – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a male possessing an imitation firearm call for service. Assisting Sheriff’s Station advised TSB’s desk of a male adult (suspect) pushing a stroller northbound on Wilmington Avenue while carrying a handgun in the Kenneth Hahn Plaza just south of Willowbrook A-Line Passenger Station. TSB deputies responded and located the suspect, who matched the description of the suspect on the Willowbrook C-Line platform. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Deputies discovered the male had an imitation firearm (BB gun). Suspect arrested.
Person Deceased
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station elevator regarding an unresponsive person call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies found an unresponsive adult male, not breathing inside of the elevator. Los Angeles County Paramedics and Fire arrived and pronounced the male deceased. There was no evidence of foul play at the location. It is unknown if the male was unhoused. LASD Homicide Bureau was notified of the incident. The Los Angeles County Coroner responded and took over the scene.
June 18, 2025
Unattended Package – Area Clear
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Memorial Metro Passenger Station regarding an unattended package call for service. Upon arrival, the TSB desk updated that the device was on the tracks with wires exposed. Deputies were able to lock down the area and stop all train service through it. TSB K-9 units, TSB Special Assignment Units (SAU), and Arson Explosives responded. Responding units were able to clear the area with problems and resume normal train activity.
Suspicious Circumstances / Possible Battery – Suspect/Victim
Transit Services Bureau Deputies responded to Main Street and Chapel Avenue in the city of Alhambra regarding a bus operator who had been assaulted call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (S/V 1) who stated that while traveling on the Metro Bus, she became involved in an argument with the bus operator (S/V 2). S/V1 stated the bus operator proceeded to stop the bus, exit the barricaded seated area, open the bus doors, and push her from the front upper torso with his hands onto the sidewalk, causing her to fall to the ground. The female said the bus continued in service and that she was not desirous of prosecution. SV/2 stated that SV/1 began arguing with him and creating a disturbance as he was driving the bus. SV/2 said he proceeded to stop the bus and pushed SV/1 off the bus to continue operating the bus without being distracted. Alhambra Fire Department personnel responded to the location; however, neither SV/1 nor SV/2 had any visible injuries, nor did they complain of any pain, and both refused medical treatment. Based on the above, a Suspicious Circumstances / Possible Battery report will be authored, and a bus video was requested.
June 17, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 100 feet of copper wire between Gage Avenue and Florence Avenue. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,000. No suspect information is available at this time.
June 16, 2025
Battery on Transit Personnel – Suspect Cited and Released
Transit Services Bureau (TSB ) Deputies responded to Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival of Deputies, Metro Security Officers were already detaining a person. Deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who stated a male adult (suspect) entered the emergency exit gates and grabbed the security officer’s wrist. Deputies were able to arrest the suspect and cited and released him for the above change.
Person Deceased
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a train vs pedestrian call for service. Preliminary information indicates the adult male was on the platform when the train approached; he fell in between where the coupling connected the two trains and was subsequently struck by the train. Transit Service Personnel and Century Sheriff’s Station personnel arrived on the scene and handled the call to completion.
June 15, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Atlantic Boulevard & Whittler Boulevard, in the city of East Los Angeles, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told them he was on the bus when a male adult (suspect) attacked him. The suspect punched the victim and then pulled out a knife and cut him on the head, twice on the left side of the head and once to the left cheek. The suspect was last seen riding his bicycle westbound on Whittler Boulevard and out of view. The victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is still outstanding at this time.
June 14, 2025
Traffic Collision – Single Vehicle Accident
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to El Monte Metro Passenger Bus Terminal regarding a traffic collision. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (party 1), who stated that while driving through the roundabout, he accidentally pressed the gas instead of the brakes and crashed into the Bicycle Hub at the location. The vehicle ended up inside the bicycle hub. There were no injuries to the driver or any pedestrians.
Battery/Attempt Robbery against contact security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Arcadia Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Contracted Security Officer (Victim), who stated he was approached by a male adult (suspect) on the platform and, without any provocation, grabbed the victim in a bear hug and placed him on the ground. Once the victim was on the ground, the suspect unbuckled the victim’s gun belt and attempted to remove the victim’s gun from the holster. Fearing the suspect would remove the firearm from the victim, the victim’s partner (Metro Contract Security Officer) pepper sprayed the suspect in the face. The pepper spray disoriented the suspect, and he left the location. Responding deputies located the suspect and arrested him for the above charges. The victim was not injured.
June 13, 2025
Battery on Transit Patron (Pepper Spray) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Wilmington Avenue and Walnut Street in the city of Compton regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated that a female adult (suspect) (approached her) and accused her of taking inappropriate pictures. The suspect then punched the victim in her face approximately 3-4 times. The suspect then pulled out pepper spray and sprayed the victim then exited the bus and walked westbound on Walnut Street from Wilmington Avenue and out of view. The victim suffered a bloody nose and redness to her face. The victim refused to be evaluated by the Compton Fire Department. The suspect is still outstanding.
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Mar Metro Passenger Station regarding two males fighting call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while on the train, a male adult (suspect) kept accusing him of stealing his phone. The suspect and victim became involved in a verbal altercation while on the train, at which time became physical. The fight continued off the train and onto the platform. The suspect produced a box cutter knife and began slashing at the victim. The suspect and victim continued fighting and ultimately ended up on the tracks. The victim was able to take the box cutter knife away from the suspect. The suspect attempted to leave the location but was located and detained. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his arms and face but refused to be transported to the hospital. The suspect was arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Santa Fe Ave, in the city of Vernon, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim), who said she was on a Metro bus when she became involved in an argument with a male adult (suspect). The suspect punched the victim several times. During the assault, the suspect produced a pocketknife and swung at the victim. The victim was able to avoid being injured by the knife. The suspect fled from the bus on foot. The Vernon Fire Department responded and treated the victim for bruising on her face and arms. A search for the suspect met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Irwindale Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim), who said she was standing on the platform when a male adult (suspect) walked up from behind and began to punch her numerous times over her head and upper torso. The suspect then attempted to leave the location, however, was located nearby, positively identified by a witness, and arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lake Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated he was approached by a male adult (suspect) while standing on the sidewalk. The suspect told the victim to stop staring at his girlfriend and began to argue with the victim. The suspect produced a knife from his person and told the victim he was going to “slice” his face. The victim ran away from the suspect. The suspect then left the location, and out of view. The suspect is still outstanding.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Mar Metro Passenger Station regarding two males fighting call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while on the train, a male adult (suspect) kept accusing him of stealing his phone. The suspect and victim became involved in a verbal altercation while on the train, at which time became physical. The fight continued off the train and onto the platform. The suspect produced a box cutter knife and began slashing at the victim. The suspect and victim continued fighting and ultimately ended up on the tracks. The victim was able to take the box cutter knife away from the suspect. The suspect attempted to leave the location but was located and detained. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his arms and face but refused to be transported to the hospital. The suspect was arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Santa Fe Ave, in the city of Vernon, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim), who said she was on a Metro bus when she became involved in an argument with a male adult (suspect). The suspect punched the victim several times. During the assault, the suspect produced a pocketknife and swung at the victim. The victim was able to avoid being injured by the knife. The suspect fled from the bus on foot. The Vernon Fire Department responded and treated the victim for bruising on her face and arms. A search for the suspect met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Irwindale Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim), who said she was standing on the platform when a male adult (suspect) walked up from behind and began to punch her numerous times over her head and upper torso. The suspect then attempted to leave the location, however was located nearby, positively identified by a witness, and arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lake Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated he was approached by a male adult (suspect) while standing on the sidewalk. The suspect told the victim to stop staring at his girlfriend and began to argue with the victim. The suspect produced a knife from his person and told the victim he was going to “slice” his face. The victim ran away from the suspect. The suspect then left the location, and out of view. The suspect is still outstanding.
June 11, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown took 55 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,300. No Suspect Information.
June 10, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 4th St/Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro security officers (3 victims), who stated a male adult (suspect) entered the platform skateboarding with no shirt on. Contracted security contacted the suspect and informed him to put on a shirt and stop skateboarding, which the suspect ignored. As contract security attempted to contact the suspect a second time, the suspect turned towards the victims when they approached him and produced a knife from his person and made assaultive gestures with the knife towards the victims.
The victims were able to secure the suspect in handcuffs and remove the knife from his person. As the victims were escorting the suspect towards the entrance of the platform, he was able to kick two of the victims in the body and face. The victims were able to secure the suspect on the ground and keep him from further assaulting them. Deputies arrived and arrested the suspect for assault with a deadly weapon. The victims were not injured because of the assault.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd St and Graham Ave in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown had taken approximately 90 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,000. No suspect information.
Suspicious Package – No Threat
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station regarding a suspicious package call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the TSB Desk and halted all incoming traffic to the station. All proximity areas were evacuated and secured.
TSB Deputies, SAU Deputies, and the TSB K-9 Unit conducted a thorough investigation of three unattended packages and determined that all three packages were non-threatening and contained clothes only. The station was deemed safe and reopened for normal operations.
June 06, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown took an unknown amount of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,000. No suspect information.
Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Ave and Graham Ave, in the city of Los Angeles, regarding a robbery report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while riding the bus with her friend; they were approached by a male adult (suspect) from behind who forcefully took her three gold chains from around her neck. The suspect exited the bus at Florence Ave and Graham Ave and ran eastbound on Florence Ave and out of view. Deputies searched the area for the suspect but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a person under the influence of alcohol call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro contract security officer (victim), who told Deputies, she contacted an adult female (suspect) on the platform drinking and asked her to leave. After contacting the suspect, the suspect kicked the victim after she was told to exit the platform. The suspect was subsequently arrested for battery and trespassing.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that approximately 100 yards south of the platform, an unknown person had stolen approximately 70 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $3,600. The suspect is still outstanding.
June 01, 2025
Vandalism – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Crenshaw Boulevard and Imperial Highway in the city of Inglewood regarding a vandalism just occurred, call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator (witness), who stated an adult male (suspect) became upset because the bus operator did not stop the bus where he wanted. The bus operator informed the suspect that the bus could not stop due to road construction in the area. The suspect became irate and punched the door, causing the glass to shatter. The suspect then ran off the bus onto Crenshaw Blvd and out of view. A search for the suspect was conducted, but he was not located. The suspect is still outstanding.
May 29, 2025
Criminal Threats – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Burbank Airport regarding a criminal threats report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Bus operator (victim), who reported that she had picked up an adult male (suspect) at the Universal Studios bus layover. The victim stated the suspect attempted to engage her in conversation, but she ignored him. The victim further stated as he was exiting the bus, the suspect said, “That’s why I hate black people.” Once the suspect exited the bus at the above location, he stated, “I’m going to kill you”. The victim said she did not think much of the incident until she returned to the yard, at which point she informed her supervisor, who advised her to file a police report.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd Street and Graham Avenue, in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had stolen approximately 70 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $6,000. The suspect is still outstanding.
Child Endangerment – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB)Deputies responded to the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault between a mother and daughter call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a juvenile female (victim) and an adult female (suspect) on the Metro green line. During their investigation it was determined the suspect violently assaulted and threatened the victim. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was notified and responded. The suspect was arrested.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Burbank Airport regarding a criminal threats report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Bus operator (victim), who reported that she had picked up an adult male (suspect) at the Universal Studios bus layover. The victim stated the suspect attempted to engage her in conversation, but she ignored him. The victim further stated as he was exiting the bus, the suspect said, “That’s why I hate black people.” Once the suspect exited the bus at the above location, he stated, “I’m going to kill you”. The victim said she did not think much of the incident until she returned to the yard, at which point she informed her supervisor, who advised her to file a police report.
Grand Theft – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd Street and Graham Avenue, in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had stolen approximately 70 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $6,000. The suspect is still outstanding.
Child Endangerment – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB)Deputies responded to the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault between a mother and daughter call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a juvenile female (victim) and an adult female (suspect) on the Metro green line. During their investigation it was determined the suspect violently assaulted and threatened the victim. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was notified and responded. The suspect was arrested.
May 28, 2025
Grand Theft – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Manville Street and Willowbrook Avenue in the city of Compton regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown persons had stolen approximately 35 feet of copper wire. There was no description of the suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $300. The suspect is still outstanding.
May 26, 2025
Battery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Service Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Atlantic Metro Passenger Station regarding a Metro Security Officer detaining a battery suspect call for service. Upon the Deputy’s arrival, the Metro contract Security Guard (Allied) was detaining a male adult (suspect). Security informed Deputies that the suspect had been escorted off the train earlier and had returned to the station without tapping.
The security guard contacted the suspect, and during the interaction, the suspect spat at the security guard. During the detention, the suspect sustained an injury to his hand. Los Angeles County Fire evaluated both the suspect and the victim. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and was cited for battery.
Assault with A Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Service Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Fillmore Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated while waiting for the train, the victim was approached by an adult male (suspect) who asked him for a cigarette. The victim told the suspect he did not have a cigarette, at which time the suspect produced a knife and demanded a cigarette. The victim stated again he did not have a cigarette. The suspect told the victim not to get on the train or he would hurt him. The victim, fearing for his safety, left the platform. The suspect was last seen heading west and out of view. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured and refused medical treatment.
May 23, 2025
Battery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Westchester/Veterans Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a Metro Security Officer, who was detaining an adult female (suspect) for battery. Metro Security told Deputies that the suspect had been yelling racial slurs at him. Metro Security asked the suspect to exit the train and platform at which time the suspect punched Metro Security in the chest and spat on him. The suspect was detained pending the arrival of the Deputy.
During the Deputy’s preliminary investigation, they observed the Security Officer using CCTV footage to grab the suspect by the throat several times. The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene and observed the suspect with redness and scratches to the neck/throat area. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The suspect was arrested.
May 22, 2025
Grand Theft – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Metro Division 22 regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated they received a false occupancy alarm at the referenced location at 2320 hours. The supervisor said they checked the area at 2330 hours and discovered 120 feet of copper wire was missing just outside the entrance to the rail yard. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor was unable to give an estimated cost for the repairs. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro contract security guards, who stated they saw two adult males (suspects 1 & 2) punching each other on the platform. One of the Metro contract security guards said he broke up the fight by pepper spraying the suspects. The suspects fled the scene; one boarded a southbound train, and one fled southbound on foot. It is unknown if either suspect was injured during the incident or what caused the physical altercation. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects. After watching CCTV footage of the incident, a battery report was written.
Person Unresponsive – Narcan Used (LAFD)
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Irwindale Metro Passenger Station regarding an adult male who was unresponsive on the platform call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Los Angeles County Fire, who was working on an unresponsive male on the platform. Personnel from the fire department administered successful Narcan. The male regained consciousness and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
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Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Metro Division 22 regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated they received a false occupancy alarm at the referenced location at 2320 hours. The supervisor said they checked the area at 2330 hours and discovered 120 feet of copper wire was missing just outside the entrance to the rail yard. There was no suspect description. The supervisor was unable to give an estimated cost for the repairs. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro contract security guards, who stated they saw two adult males (suspects 1 & 2) punching each other on the platform. One of the Metro contract security guards said he broke up the fight by pepper spraying the suspects. The suspects fled the scene; one boarded a southbound train, and one fled southbound on foot. It is unknown if either suspect was injured during the incident or what caused the physical altercation. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects. After watching CCTV footage of the incident, a battery report was written.
Person Unresponsive – Narcan Used (LAFD)
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Irwindale Metro Passenger Station regarding an adult male who was unresponsive on the platform call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with Los Angeles County Fire, who was working on an unresponsive male on the platform. Personnel from the fire department administered successful Narcan. The male regained consciousness and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
May 20, 2025
Vehicle Burglary – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Florence Metro Passenger Station parking lot regarding a vehicle burglary call for service. Upon arrival, deputies observed the rear driver-side passenger window of a white Subaru shattered. Deputies contacted witnesses, who stated they observed an adult male (suspect) carrying items from the vehicle. The suspect then got into another car and left the location. Deputies could not contact the vehicle’s registered owner to ascertain what items were taken from the vehicle.
Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded and contacted an adult male (victim) who was robbed while riding the train. Upon arrival, the victim told Deputies that while riding the train, he was talking on his iPhone when he was approached by an adult male (suspect) who grabbed the victim’s iPhone. The victim demanded his iPhone back; however, the suspect challenged him to fight. Fearing for his life, the victim walked away from the suspect and notified law enforcement. The victim was not injured during the incident. The suspect is still outstanding.
May 19, 2025
Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station Bus Layover regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated that while standing at the bus layover, he was approached by an adult male (suspect) who, without provocation, began punching him in the face several times. The victim stated that the suspect also stole two phones from his possession and left the location. Los Angeles County Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. The victim suffered a small laceration on his face. Deputies searched the area for the suspect but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
Grand Theft – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated unknown persons stole approximately 100 feet of copper wire. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated replacing the copper wire to be $10,000. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery on MTA Security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery against two Transit Security Officers (TS0’s) call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro Security officers, who stated they were providing security at the turnstile gates when they contacted an adult male (suspect) who pushed the two security officers and attempted to force his way past the turnstiles without paying. The security officers detained the suspect, pending a battery investigation and await for the arrival of deputy personnel. Metro Security officers placed the suspect under a Private Person’s Arrest (PPA).
May 18, 2025
Robbery – Suspects Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Pacific Avenue / Slauson Avenue in the city of Huntington Park regarding a robbery that had just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with an adult male (victim), who stated that while traveling on the bus, he was approached by two adult males (suspect 1 &2) who stole his phone. The victim was able to chase the suspect, who had possession of his phone, at which time a brief physical altercation occurred. During the altercation, the suspect dropped the victim’s phone and his phone in the process. Both suspects then fled the scene. The victim recovered his phone and the suspect’s phone. A few minutes later, one of the suspects returned to retrieve his phone, and a second physical altercation occurred. The suspect fled the scene again without retrieving his phone. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects. The victim declined medical treatment from Los Angeles County Fire. Deputies saw the victim had bruising and abrasions to his face and knees. Suspects are still outstanding.
Person Deceased
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Inglewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a deceased person. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with paramedics, who stated they were at the location for an unrelated Metro incident when they saw an unresponsive male lying on the ground just east of the platform. Paramedics attempted to conduct life-saving measures; however, the male was pronounced at 0156 hours. LASD Homicide Detectives were notified and did not respond. The Los Angeles County Coroner arrived and took possession of the deceased. There were no signs of trauma, and no foul play was suspected.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a vandalism call for service. Upon arrival, multiple witnesses pointed out an adult male (suspect) to the deputies. The Deputies detained the suspect pending a vandalism investigation. One of the witnesses stated he observed the suspect using a black “Sharpie” to vandalize the metro car. A Metro supervisor estimated the cost to remove the graffiti to be approximately $350.00. The suspect was arrested for the above charges and cited.
May 15, 2025
Grand Theft – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated unknown persons broke into the traction powerhouse, stole and damaged approximately $10,000.00 worth of property. The supervisor further stated they were alerted to the theft by an intrusion alarm. The Metro Supervisor was unable to provide any suspect information.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
As Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) officially reopens, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is reinforcing its commitment to public safety in the fire-affected areas of the city of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu, and our Topanga community. The Department will be implementing strict traffic enforcement, conducting high visibility patrols, undercover operations, and bolstering looter suppression efforts to protect our residents. Our comprehensive crime strategy will focus on a zero-tolerance approach to criminal activity and traffic violations and will be coordinated with the California Highway Patrol and other public safety agencies.
Additionally, the deployment of unmanned aerial technology will enhance our patrol capabilities and support rapid response for looter suppression in the fire-affected areas.
“Our highest priority is the safety of this community,” said Acting Captain Dustin Carr. “We are proud to reach this milestone in the Palisades Fire recovery and will continue supporting it with increased traffic enforcement, proactive looter suppression, and a close partnership with the community. There will be zero tolerance for looting and reckless driving. Please help us keep the city of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu, and our Topanga community safe as we rebuild together.”
The Malibu Lost Hills Station urges all residents and visitors to comply with traffic regulations, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Community cooperation is essential as recovery and rebuilding efforts continue in the affected areas. The department encourages the public to stay updated through the Malibu/Lost Hills Station social media accounts on X, Nixle, and Facebook.
Please refer to the Caltrans website https://dot.ca.gov/ for the latest on road conditions and closures.
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated unknown persons broke into the traction powerhouse, stole and damaged approximately $10,000.00 worth of property. The supervisor further stated they were alerted to the theft by an intrusion alarm. The Metro Supervisor was unable to provide any suspect information.
May 08, 2025
Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he was approached by four adult males (suspects) who argued with the victim. The suspects punched and kicked the victim. The suspects took the victim’s electrical scooter and left the location. The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at the location and transported the victim to the local hospital, where the victim was treated for his injuries. The victim is in a stable condition. The suspects were not located.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].
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The following survey is designed to assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in its ongoing efforts to enhance our relationship with the community we serve.
Please note that this survey is not intended for submitting public complaints and is not monitored for such purposes. If you wish to file a public complaint, please contact the public complaint line at 800-698-TALK [8255] or visit the Department’s website at https://lasd.org/file-a-complaint.
Thank you for your participation and contribution to improving our community relations.
