Assault

Significant Events

September 04, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Telegraph Road and Tubeway Avenue in the city of Commerce regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the female adult (victim), who stated that while she was on the bus, an argument ensued with a female adult (suspect). Without provocation, the suspect pepper-sprayed the victim. The suspect then produced a tire iron and threatened the victim with it. The bus operator intervened and prevented the suspect from exiting the bus. Upon the Deputies’ arrival, they were safely able to detain the suspect. The suspect was positively identified and arrested for the assault without incident. Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location to treat the victim for her injuries, but she refused all medical treatment.

September 03, 2025

Robbery / Domestic Violence – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the local hospital regarding a Domestic Violence call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated that while waiting for the train at the Slauson Metro Passenger Station, the victim saw her ex-boyfriend (male adult – suspect) approaching her. The victim quickly boarded a southbound train in an attempt to get away from the suspect.  The suspect followed her onto the train and attacked the victim.  He placed the victim in a choke hold and bit her face and one of her fingers.  He stole her two tote bags during the struggle.  The altercation continued until the victim and suspect exited the train at Wardlow Metro Passenger Station.  After leaving the train, the victim was able to call the police, and the suspect fled eastbound off the platform. Deputies returned to the area and searched for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The victim was treated on scene and transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. The suspect is still outstanding.

Assault on Metro Bus Operator – Suspect Cited

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Firestone Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard in the city of Downey regarding a battery on a Metro bus operator call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator (victim), who stated that when the bus reached the end of the line, the victim approached a female adult (suspect) who was sleeping in the rear of the bus. The victim woke the suspect up and asked her to exit the bus. The suspect became agitated and refused to exit the bus.  The victim went to the front of the bus, stating she was going to call the police.  At which time the suspect followed the victim to the front of the bus and used the barrier door to hit the victim twice.  The victim retreated behind the barrier door, and the suspect sat down on the bus.  Deputies arrived and arrested the suspect. The suspect was issued a citation with a promise to appear in court for the above charge. The victim was treated on scene but refused transportation to the local hospital.

Assault on Transit Passenger / Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon, now call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted two female adults and one male adult (victims) who stated the two female passengers were waiting for the train when a male adult (suspect) approached them and started threatening them.  The female victims said they were afraid the suspect was going to attack them.  The male victim intervened to de-escalate the situation, at which time the suspect, without warning, struck the male victim one time, knocking him unconscious.  The suspect then fled the scene.  Deputies searched the surrounding area and located and arrested the suspect for the above charges. The victim was treated on scene but refused transportation to the hospital.

August 31, 2025

Assault on Metro Bus Operator – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro Passenger Bus Bay regarding a battery on a Metro bus operator’s call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro Bus Operator (victim), who stated that, as she stepped out of the bus to use the restroom, a male adult (suspect) boarded the bus. When the victim returned to the bus, she saw the suspect and another passenger involved in a verbal altercation. The victim sat down in the driver’s seat as the suspect attempted to use the front door of the bus to exit. The victim got up from her seat to advise the suspect to use the rear door instead. The suspect, without provocation, head-butted the victim and exited the bus. The victim suffered noticeable swelling on her forehead. She was treated at the scene by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. The suspect was located in the area by TSB deputies and arrested for the above-listed charge.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Azusa Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (suspect) who was seated on a bench on the platform when a male adult (victim) approached and sat next to the suspect. The suspect told the victim to move away. Both individuals stood up and faced each other, at which point the suspect produced a knife and, without provocation, slashed the victim on the top of the left hand. Following the assault, the victim moved away, and the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and out of view. The victim sustained a 6-inch laceration to the top of his left hand and was transported to the local hospital for medical evaluation.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire)– No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that a locked toolbox was damaged and approximately $5,000 in power tools were taken. There were also two rolls of copper wire, valued at roughly $800 each, that were taken from the parked vehicle. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $6,600.

Possible Sexual Assault – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Ocean Avenue and Bay Street in the city of Santa Monica regarding a traffic collision. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she fell asleep on the Metro bus in the city of Santa Monica. At that time, another female adult (possible suspect) took her earrings from her pants pocket and digitally penetrated her while she was sleeping. The victim was transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. The possible suspect is still outstanding.

Battery on Metro Passenger – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were already at the Florence Metro Passenger Station, for an unrelated call, when they were flagged down by a male and female adult (victims), who stated that while riding on the train, an argument ensued between the female victim and female adult (suspect #3). Suspect #3 was also accompanied by two male adults (suspects). Victim #3 said that when her boyfriend, victim #2, intervened to stop the argument, all three suspects began punching both victims. Both victims said the suspects eventually stopped hitting them and exited the train at the Florence Metro Passenger Station. The victims said they stayed on the train and got off at Firestone Metro Passenger Station. Both victims suffered minor scratches on their faces but declined medical attention. A search for the suspects met with negative results. The suspects are still outstanding.

August 30, 2025

Train Vs. Pedestrian – Persons Injured

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a train vs pedestrian call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro train operator, who stated the train was in motion heading Northbound from the station. The operator saw a male adult (patient) lying on the ground close to the tracks ahead of him, and he immediately applied the brakes. The train operator got off the train and saw blood on the tracks and the patient lying next to the train. The patient was found unconscious but with a pulse.  He suffered swelling and lacerations on his face. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and treated the patient for his non-life-threatening injuries. The patient was subsequently transported to the local hospital for further medical observation and treatment.

Vandalism – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a vandalism just occurred call for service.   While en route, Deputies were given an updated description of the male adult (suspect). They were further informed that the suspect was seen burning the camera inside one of the elevators on the platform. The suspect fled the scene before the deputies’ arrival. TSB Deputies searched for the suspect in the area, but they were unable to locate him.

Battery on Metro Patron /Indecent Exposure – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Culver City Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery just occurred call for service.   Upon arriving, Deputies contacted two female adults (victims). Victim 1 told deputies that she was riding a westbound train with her daughter (victim #2).  They were approached by a male adult (suspect) with his penis exposed as the train was pulling in at the Culver City Metro Passenger Station.  The male was touching his penis and walking toward them, yelling.  Victim #1 attempted to shield victim #2, prompting the suspect to punch victim #1 once in the face.  When the train stopped at the station, the suspect ran out of the train, down the stairs, and out of view.  Both victims were offended by the suspect’s lewd conduct.  Culver City Fire responded to treat victim #1 on scene—victim #1 sustained minor swelling and redness to her left cheek.  Deputies searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. 

Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Century Boulevard and Prairie Avenue in the city of Inglewood regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted two male adults (victims) who stated that when the bus stopped at the above location to pick up/drop off passengers, a male adult (suspect) boarded the bus. The victims said that without provocation, the suspect punched both victims multiple times and then exited the bus. Before the deputies’ arrival, the suspect left the location in an unknown direction and out of view. Both victims suffered minor injuries to their faces and bodies. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the location, treating both victims for their injuries. A search for the suspect met with negative results.

August 29, 2025

Train Vs. Pedestrian – Persons Injured

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a train vs pedestrian call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies were informed that a female adult (patient) was transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. Deputies were told the patient attempted to walk across the train tracks as a Metro train was already in motion, leaving the station. The patient was hit by the side of the train and thrown a few feet away from the tracks. Compton Fire Department responded and assessed the accident. No other injuries were reported.

Train Vs. Vehicle – Driver Injured

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 3rd Street and Ford Boulevard in the city of East Los Angeles regarding a traffic collision. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted California Highway Patrol (CHP), who informed them that one male (driver) was transported to the local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries to his head and his left side. The vehicle was traveling North on Ford Boulevard and attempted to make a westbound turn on 3rd Street when the train collided with the driver’s side of the car. The collision sent the vehicle onto the sidewalk of King Taco, causing further property damage. There were no injuries reported.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Azua Metro Passenger Station regarding a domestic disturbance now on call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she and a male adult (suspect) exited the train at the Downtown Azua Metro Passenger Station, when the suspect asked the victim to go home with him, which the victim refused and stated she wanted to go to her place. The suspect became angry and slapped the victim on her cheek, leaving a raised welt. The victim walked away from the suspect; however, the suspect followed her to a local 7-11 and kicked her. The suspect then fled the location in an unknown direction. The victim refused medical attention.

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].