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October 1, 2025

Assault on Metro Contract Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro contract security (victim), who stated that a male adult (suspect) was loitering on the platform and asked him to leave.  The contract security escorted the suspect off the platform and away from the location.  While escorting the suspect off the platform, the suspect turned towards the contract security personnel and punched the victim in the face.  The contract security detained the suspect, pending the arrival of deputy personnel.  The suspect was arrested for the indicated charges. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor facial lacerations.

ADW – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Broadway Blvd and Pacific Av, in the city of Glendale, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, he sat next to a male adult (suspect) while on board the bus. The suspect became upset that the victim sat near him, and a verbal altercation ensued. The suspect then produced a knife from his backpack and threatened the victim with it. The victim moved away from the suspect and notified law enforcement. The victim pointed out the suspect who committed the assault, that was standing nearby. The Deputies detained the suspect for the assault. The victim suffered no injuries. The suspect was arrested for the indicated charges.

September 30, 2025

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Rail Operations Center (ROC) lobby regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while standing on the train platform, a male adult (suspect) without provocation pushed her from behind causing her to fall onto the platform. The victim said as she fell to the ground, the suspect took the victim’s purse by force from the victim’s grip. The suspect was last seen running from the platform and out of view. A bystander near the station was able to recover the stolen purse and return it to the victim. The victim noticed that several identifiable documents were missing from her purse. A search for the suspect was met with negative results. The victim suffered no injuries. The suspect is still outstanding.

September 29, 2025

Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while riding the escalator, she noticed a male adult (suspect) behind her. Shortly after, she felt the suspect touch her buttocks over the outer portion of her pants. When they reached the top of the escalator, the suspect walked toward the ‘bus bay’ and out of view. Responding Deputy personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The victim suffered no injuries. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while standing on the train platform, a male adult (suspect) removed her fanny pack from around her waist without her knowledge. The victim saw the suspect running away with her fanny pack, westbound towards Wilmington Avenue and out of view. Responding Deputy personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

September 27, 2025

Robbery (Strong-arm) – Subjects Cited

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Culver City bus bay regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Culver City Police officers who were detaining 5 male juveniles (subjects) regarding the robbery. Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while onboard the bus, 5 male subjects blocked her path, and pushed her to the ground. The subjects forcefully grabbed her necklace ripping it from her neck.  All the juveniles then fled southbound from the location, and were all detained by Culver City Police Department. The victim suffered no injuries. Due to the suspects being juveniles, they were all cited and released under the guidance of a guardian with a promise to appear.

September 26, 2025

Attempted Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Sunset Blvd and Sunset Plaza Dr, in the city of West Hollywood, regarding an attempt robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while riding on the bus, a male adult (suspect) attempted to take the victim’s headphones by force. The victim moved away from the suspect and pushed him off using his arms. The suspect then shoved the victim to the side and stepped off the bus. The suspect exited the bus in an unknown direction and out of view. Due to the delay in reporting the incident, TSB Deputies were unable to locate the suspect. The victim suffered no injuries. The suspect is still outstanding.

Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Atlantic Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, as she was walking off the station platform, a male adult (suspect), who is a stranger to the victim, walked up to her and without provocation, the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face. The suspect then walked off the platform southbound on Atlantic Blvd. and out of view. The victim suffered a minor scratch and redness on her face and refused medical assistance. A search of the suspect by TSB units met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lynwood Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor who informed them 45 feet of copper wire was missing from the train tracks. The Metro Supervisor was unable to provide a date for the last track inspection prior to discovering the missing copper wire. The Metro Supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $2,025.00. TSB Deputies were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

September 25, 2025

ADW – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a person with a knife call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed the male adult (victim) had already left the location. Deputies were further informed that a male adult (suspect) was still on the platform. Upon contacting the suspect and detaining him, the suspect stated he was involved in a fight with the victim on the platform. The suspect further stated he produced a machete and attacked the victim. The victim was able to disarm the suspect and threw the machete out of the suspect’s reach. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the victim suffered injuries to his right hand, but the extent of his injuries is unknown. The suspect was arrested for the charge listed above. The suspect sustained no injuries. The machete was recovered and booked into evidence. 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 Jessica A. Bennett at [email protected].

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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].

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August 13, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire)– No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown persons had stolen approximately 800 feet of copper wire. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $20,000. The suspect is still outstanding.

August 11, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Metro Bus Terminal regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that he boarded a Metro bus at 1st st. and Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles (LA) when an argument ensued between the victim and a male adult (suspect) on the bus. During the ride from Downtown LA to the El Monte terminal, the suspect punched the victim, and an assault occurred. The El Monte Police Department arrived at the scene before TSB deputies and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested for the charges listed above. The victim was treated on scene by paramedics. The El Monte Police Department will handle the investigation.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Valley Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard regarding an assault with a deadly weapon, call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated that she boarded a bus and was approached by a male adult (suspect), who started yelling at her for no apparent reason. The suspect then exited the bus and unprovokedly threw an aluminum can at the victim, striking the victim on the face, causing a minor laceration. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries. TSB deputies searched the area, attempting to locate the suspect, but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.

August 10, 2025

Trespassing – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willobrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station regarding a trespassing call for service. Upon arrival, deputies detained an adult male (the suspect), who was walking along the train tracks, causing disruptions and delays in the train’s normal operations. The suspect was cited for trespassing charges; however, he remains in custody for a no-bail warrant. The suspect was booked for a no-bail warrant.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted two female adults (victims 1 & 2) who stated that a male adult (suspect) believed they were laughing and making fun of him. An argument ensued between the suspect and the victims. The suspect produced a knife and a taser, threatening to use them against the victims. Deputies arrived and were able to detain the suspect. The victims were not injured. The suspect was later arrested and booked on the above charges.

August 08, 2025

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Slauson Metro Passenger Station for an unrelated call for service of a suspicious person. During the call, Deputies were “flagged down” by a female adult (victim) who stated her cell phone was stolen by a male adult (suspect) while on the Metro Train.  The deputies detained the suspect pending investigation into a theft.  The victim had another cell phone and used it to call the stolen phone.  When the victim dialed the stolen phone, it rang and was recovered from the suspect. The victim positively identified the phone as hers.  The suspect was arrested and booked for the indicated charge.

Assault with Tear Gas – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies located a wanted female, adult (suspect) involved in several assaults in the city of Pasadena. On July 28, 2025, at the Allen Metro Passenger Station, the suspect sprayed Tear Gas at a Metro passenger’s (victim) face, causing injury to the victim.  A second incident occurred at South Pasadena Metro Passenger Station on July 30, 2025, where the suspect sprayed numerous Metro passengers (victims) in the facial area with Tear Gas, causing several injuries.  Information was distributed to the TSB personnel about the suspect and the incident.  On August 08, TSB deputies located and identified the suspect responsible for the above crimes. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above crimes. 

August 07, 2025

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Manchester Avenue and Market Street, in the city of Inglewood, regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was entering the bus when a male adult (suspect) dragged her down to the floor of the bus by her hair. The suspect then snatched a gold chain from her neck.  The suspect then exited the bus and fled in an unknown direction. The victim was treated on scene by the Inglewood Fire Department for her injuries.  The victim refused to be transported to the hospital.  Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand Theft call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was entering the station when a male adult (suspect) approached her while on a bike and grabbed her two necklaces from her neck. The suspect then fled southbound and out of view. The victim was not injured. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

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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July 31, 2025

Robbery (Force Used) – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while she was on the platform waiting for the train to arrive, she was approached by another female adult (suspect). The suspect sat next to the victim on the platform. When the train arrived both suspect and victim stood up and started to board the train. Before the victim got onto the train car the suspect approached the victim and with both hands snatched a yellow-colored chain from around the victim’s neck. There was a brief struggle during which the victim sustained a minor laceration to her neck. The suspect ran down the stairs towards the A-Line and out of view. The victim was treated by Los Angeles County Fire personnel for her injury but refused transportation to the hospital. Deputies searched the area for the suspect with negative results. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

July 30, 2025

Noteworthy Arrest – Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station

Transit Services Bureau (TSB), Special Assignment Unit (SAU) conducted a “Crime Suppression” Operation at the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station. During the operation deputy personnel observed a male adult (suspect) spray painting on Metro property. The suspect was detained pending a vandalism investigation. A search of the suspect was conducted and deputies discovered the suspect was in possession of a dirk or dagger. The suspect was also in possession of a controlled substance for sales, possession of marijuana for sales and possession of a switchblade. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

July 29, 2025

Robbery (Knife Used) – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while the train was pulled into the station and stopped, a male adult (suspect) grabbed the victim’s bicycle from his grasp and exited the train. When the victim started to go after his bicycle the suspect produced a knife and told the victim “Don’t come near me!” The victim, in fear for his safety, did not chase the suspect. The suspect exited the platform in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim called law enforcement and waited for deputies to arrive. Deputy personnel searched the area but met with negative results. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who stated a male adult (suspect) who refused to exit the train and refused to re-tap to ride. The suspect ignored all requests made by security officers. When security attempted to escort the suspect off the train, the suspect attempted to bite two different security officers and slapped a third security officer. Metro Security was able to handcuff the suspect and waited for deputy personnel to arrive. Metro Security signed a “Private Persons Arrest” form. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Sexual battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were conducting routine patrol checks of the El Monte Bus Terminal when they were flagged down by a female adult (victim) who stated as the bus was pulling into the terminal, the victim got up to exit the bus, a male adult (suspect) passenger got up to exit the bus as well. While exiting the bus the suspect grabbed the victim’s buttocks. The victim positively identified the suspect as the person who sexually assaulted her. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Carving tool) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputy personnel contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was on the platform, he got into a verbal argument with another male adult (suspect). The suspect produced a small carving tool and threatened the victim. The victim was not injured during the altercation. The suspect exited the platform and was detained by the Pasadena Police Department. The victim positively the suspect as the person who assaulted him. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

July 28, 2025

Trespassing on Metro Property – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a disturbance call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro security officer, who were already detaining a male adult (suspect) for trespassing. Metro security signed a “Private Person’s Arrest” form for the suspect. Additionally, the suspect was charged with violation of a parole warrant. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

July 25, 2025

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Marine Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who stated a male adult (suspect) was asleep on the floor of a metro train when they made contact with the suspect. Metro security officers went to wake up the suspect and asked him to exit the train. As the suspect exited the train he pushed the security officer. The suspect was detained by Metro security officers and waited for deputy personnel to arrive. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

July 24, 2025

Robbery/Attempted Robbery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a petty theft call for service. Upon arrival, deputies detained a female adult (suspect), who was identified by the victim as the person who took her personal belongings. Once ethe suspect was secured in the backseat of a patrol vehicle, deputies contacted the victim. The victim stated while she was parked at the Artesia Transit Center, she went to the restroom and upon her return to the vehicle she saw the suspect taking her personal belongings from the Torrance Transit bus. The victim told the suspect “Ma’am that’s mine, give them back.” The suspect in response raised a plastic cup and yelled “That’s my bag! Don’t you come over here! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill You!” Fearing for her safety, the operator entered the Torrance Transit bus and called 911 and waited for deputy personnel to arrive. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges. The victim was not injured during the incident and her belongings were recovered and returned to her.

Battery on Metro Security – Subject Cited

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who were already detaining a female (subject). Metro Security Officers stated the subject had entered the terminal without paying fare. The Metro security officer attempted to block the subject from entering the platform by standing in her path. The subject then pushed the security officer to get around her. Metro security officers detained the subject and waited for the arrival of deputy personnel. During the investigation it was determined the subject was a minor. The subject was cited and released to her father.

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who were already detaining a female adult (suspect). Metro Security Officers stated they contacted the suspect regarding fare inspection. The suspect headbutted and bit the security officers. Metro security was able to safely handcuff the suspect to the platform guard rails as they waited for deputy personnel to arrive. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.

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 Thiem C. Hong at [email protected].

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July 16, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Compton Avenue and Florence Avenue, Los Angeles regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife) call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was riding the bus he got into a verbal argument with a male (suspect) in the rear of the bus. When the bus operator stopped the bus, the victim approached the operator and asked her to call law enforcement due to the victim being stabbed. The suspect exited the bus and ran eastbound on Florence Avenue and out of view. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the location and transported the victim to a local hospital for further medical treatment. The is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

Noteworthy Arrest – Indecent Exposure / Annoying Minor

Transit Services Bureau’s (TSB) Special Assignment Unit (SAU)- North, conducted an arrest warrant service operation. They located a suspect who was wanted for annoying a minor and indecent exposure that occurred on May 20th, 2025 at the Lake Metro Passenger Station. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.

July 15, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Unknown Sharp Object) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Bellgrave Avenue and Pacific Avenue, Huntington Park regarding and assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while she was riding the bus a male adult (suspect) hit her on the head with an unknown sharp object. The victim did not see the object but felt something sharp hit her on the head which caused a small superficial wound. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the location and treated the victim for her injury. The victim refused transportation to a local hospital. The suspect exited the bus and left in an unknown direction. Deputy personnel canvased the location for the suspect, but met with negative results. The is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Phone Snatch) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Swall Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, in the city of Beverly Hills regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while she was riding on the Metro Bus a female adult (suspect) snatch her phone from her hand and fled off the bus in an unknown direction. The Beverly Hills Police Department responded and detained the suspect nearby. The victim positively identified the suspect as the person who snatched her phone. The cell phone was recovered from the suspect and returned to the victim. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

July 12, 2025

Delaying Metro Rail Operations – Suspected Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Sierra Madre Metro passenger Station regarding a disturbance on the train. Upon arrival Deputies contacted s female adult (victim) who stated she told a male adult (suspect) to not smoke on the train. The suspect became upset and began yelling at the victim. The suspect left the location on a scooter. A description of the suspect was relayed to the Pasadena Police Department who detained the suspect nearby. The victim was not desirous of prosecution, however due to the suspect actions the Metro Operations were delayed. The suspect was arrested and booked for the delaying Metro Rail Operations.

July 11, 2025

Narcan Deployment – Patient Transported to Hospital

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Wilmington Metro Passenger Station regarding a female adult (patient) acting erratically. Deputies administered one dose of Narcan to assist the patient. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the location and transported the female to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Graham Avenue and Nadeau Street, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 14 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $1,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

Attempted Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Detectives conducted an operation on the Metro A-Line between 2100 hours – 0500 Hours focusing on the area of the Florence Metro Passenger Station and the Firestone Metro Passenger Station in Los Angeles. At 0350 hours a male adult was arrested on the tracks and booked for copper theft and possession of burglary tools.

July 10, 2025

Battery on Police Officer (Hands & Feet) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding the end of line train sweeps call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (suspect), who was asleep on one of the trains. The suspect suddenly and without warning punched the Deputy (victim) in the face. Deputies used personal weapons and control holds to secure the suspect and placed him in handcuffs. Deputy personnel transported the suspect to a local hospital for further treatment. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge. The Deputy had pain in the face area and was treated at Urgent Care for the injury.

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 Thiem C. Hong at [email protected].

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June 26, 2025

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB ) Deputies responded to the Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who were already detaining a male adult (suspect). Metro Security Officers stated the suspect was harassing passengers and acting erratically. The suspect made verbal threats towards two patrons and spat on one Metro Security Officer. Deputies were able to arrest the suspect for the above charges.

Robbery against Metro Supervisor – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor (victim), who stated he was taking photographs near the location when a male adult (suspect) walked by and grabbed the phone from the victim’s hand. The victim chased the suspect, at which time the suspect threw the phone to the ground and continued running westbound. The suspect was seen on CCTV exiting the train at Slauson Metro Passenger station. Deputies responded to the location and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

June 25, 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 120 feet of copper wire between Nadeau Street & Grand Avenue. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor has yet to determine the cost of replacing the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

Assault (GBI) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Wardlow Metro Passenger station regarding an assault call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told them he boarded a train at Willowbrook Metro Passenger station; while riding the train, he got into an argument with another male adult (suspect), which became physical. Deputies arrived and detained the suspect.  Long Beach Fire responded to the location and transported the victim to a local hospital. The suspect was arrested and booked.

June 24, 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 6 feet of copper wire between Nadeau Street & Grand Avenue. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor has yet to determine the cost of replacing the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

June 23, 2025

Traffic Collision

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Crenshaw Boulevard & Manchester Avenue in the city of Inglewood regarding a traffic collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated a Metro bus and a passenger vehicle had collided in the intersection. Two Metro bus patrons had complaints of pain. An occupant of the passenger vehicle also had complaints of pain. LA County Fire responded to the location to treat the patients. Three patients were transported to local hospitals for further treatment. Inglewood Police Department arrived on the scene and assumed command of the investigation.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Firestone 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 115 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $10,340. No suspect information is available at this time.

June 22, 2025

Arson – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Memorial Metro Passenger Station regarding Metro Security detaining an arson suspect. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro Security personnel, who stated the suspect had set fire to a trashcan on the platform. Pasadena Fire responded to the location and contained the fire. There were no damages to the platform or other Metro-owned property. The suspect was arrested.

June 21, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Crenshaw Boulevard & Imperial Highway in the city of Inglewood 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 and got into an argument with a male adult (suspect). Both parties exited the bus, at which time the suspect started following the victim. The victim asked the suspect to leave him alone.  The suspect produced a knife and placed it near the victim’s stomach. The suspect was last seen running north on Crenshaw Boulevard and out of view. The suspect is still outstanding at this time.

Fatal Traffic Collision

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Caesar Chavez Boulevard and Eastern Avenue in the city of East Los Angeles regarding a traffic collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated a motorcyclist had collided with a passenger vehicle at the intersection and veered into a Metro bus parked at the location. MTA bus patrons reported no injuries. LA County Fire responded and pronounced the motorcyclist deceased. CHP arrived on the scene and took command.

June 20, 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 20 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $1,500. No suspect information is available at this time.

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 between June 15, 2025, and June 20, 2025, an unknown person had taken 104 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $7,000. No suspect information is available at this time.

June 19, 2025

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.

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].