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September 18, 2025

ADW – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Monrovia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault on Metro employees, call for service. Before the Deputies’ arrival, the male adult (suspect) had already left the location. The victim told deputies that while working on lighting equipment in the area, the suspect approached the victim and, without provocation, produced a knife from his pocket. The victim, fearing for his safety, pushed the suspect to the side and distanced himself from the suspect. The suspect was then seen running from the area in an unknown direction and out of view. A witness to the incident advised TSB deputies of the suspect’s location in a nearby business. TSB units located the suspect, and the victim positively identified him.  The suspect was subsequently arrested by TSB personnel for the above charge and taken into custody without further incident. The victim did not suffer any injuries from this incident.

September 17, 2025

Trespassing/ Delaying Metro Operations – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station, where Metro contract security (Inter-Con) personnel were detaining a male adult (suspect), who had no authorization to enter the train tracks. Inter-Com security personnel said they saw the suspect sitting on the tracks, preventing a Metro train from continuing its course. Security personnel at the location placed the suspect under private person’s arrest. TSB deputies conducted their investigation and took over custodial possession of the suspect. The suspect was arrested and cited with a notice to appear in court for the above-listed charges. The suspect did not have any injuries.

Traffic Collision – Train Vs. Vehicle

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Colorado Avenue and 11th Street, in the city of Santa Monica, regarding a Train VS. vehicle collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro train operator, who stated the vehicle was traveling southbound on 11th Street when it struck a Metro Train that was at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and 11th Street. No injuries were reported. The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle was transported to the local hospital to be evaluated for further reasons due to her age. Both the train and vehicle sustained minor damage. The Santa Monica Police Department arrived and will investigate the traffic collision.

ADW – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Allen Metro Passenger Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who told deputies that she was waiting to board the train at the Azusa Metro Passenger Station when she recognized a male adult (suspect) from days prior, when the suspect spat on the victim at Union Station. The victim said she approached the suspect and questioned him about the previous encounter. The suspect then produced a knife and told the victim, “I’ll cut you.” The victim said, fearing for her safety, she distanced herself from the suspect and boarded the train, believing the suspect had left the platform. The victim said once inside the train, she saw the suspect aboard the train and confronted him again. This time, the victim said the suspect exited the train at Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim did not suffer any injuries. TSB units searched the area at Sierra Madre for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

September 16, 2025

ADW (GBI) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to La Brea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, in the city of West Hollywood, regarding a fight call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male and female (victims 1 & 2) who stated they were on the bus with a male adult (suspect/friend) when they began fighting over earphones.  The victims said the suspect started punching them several times on their heads. Victim 1 fell back and struck his head.  The suspect exited the bus and left in an unknown direction. Both victims suffered facial injuries and a minor laceration.  Los Angeles City Fire arrived on scene and evaluated the victims. They both refused to be transported to a local hospital. The suspect is still outstanding.

Battery on MTA Contract Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a Battery call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro’s Contract Security (Inter-Con) (victim), who stated that security (victim/partner) contacted a male adult (suspect) because his TAP card was not properly tapped on the turnstile.  The suspect ignored the victim’s orders to return to the turnstile.  The victim advised the suspect that he needed to exit the platform. The suspect became agitated and smacked the victim’s hat off his head, which came into contact with the victim’s head.  The suspect was taken into custody pending the arrival of deputy personnel. The victim was not injured and refused medical.  The suspect was arrested.

September 15, 2025

Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lakewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a Battery call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies discovered the male adult (victim) had already been transported to the local hospital.  Deputies contacted the victim in the emergency room, who told them all he remembered was feeling dizzy and falling to the ground.   Deputies were able to observe the footage from the security cameras and saw the following: they observed a male adult (suspect) walk behind the victim and punch the victim in the side of the face.   The victim then fell to the ground. Deputies returned to the scene but were unable to locate any witnesses or the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

September 14, 2025

Traffic Collision – Metro Bus Vs. Vehicle

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Boulevard and Prairie Avenue, in the city of Torrance, regarding a Metro Bus VS. vehicle collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator, who stated that while operating the bus, a vehicle (Nissan) collided with the bus, causing damage to the front and driver’s side of the bus. The other vehicle had minor damage to the rear passenger side area. The bus operator complained of pain in his finger, shoulder, and hip. The Torrance Fire Department responded and evaluated the bus operator for his injuries, but he refused to be transported. There were four (4) patrons on the bus who all stated they were not injured. The other vehicle’s driver and three (3) other occupants stated they were not injured. The Torrance Police Department responded and will handle the traffic collision investigation.

September 12, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Century Sheriff’s Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon report call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told them on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1240 hours, he was getting on the elevator at Firestone Metro Passenger Station, when a male adult (Suspect) approached him and without provocation punched him one time in the face (right eye/cheek area).  The victim fell to the ground and lost consciousness for a couple of seconds.   When he woke up, the victim observed that the suspect was attempting to take his scooter, which he had fallen on. The suspect was able to wrestle the scooter away from the victim. The victim ran upstairs to the platform to try to get help.  When he returned to the street level, he saw his scooter leaning up against the wall, and the suspect was running westbound on Firestone Boulevard.  The victim recovered his scooter, walked home, and called 911. The victim went to the hospital on Saturday night (September 13) and was diagnosed with a maxillary sinus fracture.  The victim had bruising below his right eye.  The suspect is still outstanding.

Criminal Threats – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 126th Street and Avalon Boulevard in the city of Los Angeles (LA). Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator (victim) regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service.  The bus operator said a female adult (witness) approached her and said a male adult (suspect) on the bus had a knife.  The bus operator pulled the bus over at the indicated location, and the suspect approached the front of the bus with his hand in his pocket.  The bus operator told the suspect to get off the bus.  The suspect yelled, “Shut up or I’ll cut you,” and then exited the bus and fled southbound on Avalon Boulevard and out of view.  The bus operator said the suspect never brandished a knife, but had his hand in his pocket, which made her fear for her safety. The female patron had already left the scene and did not provide her observations.  Deputies searched the area for the suspect, but he was not located.  There were no injuries as a result of the incident.  Suspect is outstanding.

Assault – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the local hospital regarding a battery report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told deputies that as he attempted to use his tap card at the Firestone Metro Passenger station, the victim realized he was short on funds and started asking for money when he was suddenly hit over the head by someone. The victim does not know who or what it was. The strike on his head rendered him unconscious. The victim said when he came to, he saw blood on his head and shirt. The victim decided to leave the passenger station and called 911 from home. The victim said he suffered a laceration to the right side of his head. The victim was subsequently transported to the local hospital from his home for further medical evaluation of his injuries. The suspect is still outstanding.

Battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who told Deputies that while waiting at the Artesia Metro Passenger Station, she was approached by a male adult (suspect) who walked up to her and asked her for money. The victim told the suspect she did not have any money to give him. The suspect then yelled at the victim and threw a liquid onto her clothing. The suspect then fled the location and boarded a bus. TSB deputies later located the bus and detained the suspect. The victim positively identified the suspect during a field show-up. The suspect was arrested for battery. The victim did not have any injuries, nor did she complain of any pain.

Safety Hazard – Patient Rescued

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lakewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a female stuck between a fence and a wall, call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (patient) who was pinned between a decorative wall and a fence on the passenger platform. The patient stated she had attempted to climb up the wall but ended up getting stuck and unable to pull herself out. The Downey Fire Department arrived and was able to retrieve the patient from the tight space safely. The patient was further transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The TSB Mental Evaluation Team (MET) evaluated the patient and placed the patient on a mental hold.

September 11, 2025

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that while sitting on the train, he was approached by a female adult (suspect) who walked up to him while holding a pepper spray can in her right hand. The victim stated that the suspect motioned to the victim without saying a word, asking him to hand over his property. The victim said he feared for his life and gave the suspect his backpack containing a cellphone, his CA ID card, and other miscellaneous items, valued at $70.  The victim said the suspect then walked out of the train at the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim did not suffer any injuries. The suspect is still currently 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].

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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 27, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Bus Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon now on call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that while on the bus, he got into a verbal altercation with another male adult (suspect).  During the incident, the suspect threatened to stab the victim.  The victim, fearing for his safety, moved to the back of the bus.  When they arrived at the El Monte terminal, the suspect pulled out a knife from his waistband and followed the victim around, threatening him. Deputies contacted the suspect, interviewed him and the witnesses, and arrested him for the above charge. Neither the victim nor the suspect was injured during the incident.

Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station regarding a possible sexual battery.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female (victim), who told them that while riding the Metro, she was touched inappropriately by a male adult (suspect).  The suspect was already on the train when he sat next to her and began a conversation.  The suspect reached down with his hand and rubbed it on the victim’s leg.  The victim told the suspect to stop, but he continued to get closer and put his arm around her body, touching her right breast.  The victim was able to break free and contacted Metro personnel as the train pulled into the station.  The suspect exited the train and left the area on foot.  The victim was not injured during the incident.  A search for the suspect met with negative results. 

Battery on Transit Passenger – Suspect Cited

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who reported that while she was boarding a bus, an unknown male adult (suspect) became impatient and threw his property onto the bus.  The suspect then kicked the victim.  A brief fight ensued, and the suspect left the location and out of view. Deputies located the suspect nearby and took him into custody.  The suspect refused to make any statements.  Deputies cited and released the suspect for the above crime.  Los Angeles County Fire responded and treated the victim at the scene.  The victim refused transport.  The suspect was also treated at the location and refused transport. Suspect cited.

August 26, 2025

Attempt Robbery – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Hawthorne Blvd/104th Street in the city of Hawthorne, regarding a fight call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim 1) and a female adult (victim 2) who told the deputies that while riding the bus, three teenagers (suspects 1,2 & 3) attempted to take the victim’s backpack and purse forcefully.  When the victims confronted the suspects, one of the male suspects brandished a knife in a threatening manner.  The male victim was able to wrestle the knife away from the suspect.  The suspects then punched both victims about a dozen times, causing the female victim’s nose to bleed.  The suspects fled the location.  Los Angeles County Fire responded and transported the female victim to the local hospital for further evaluation.  A search for the suspects yielded negative results.  The suspects are still outstanding at this time.

August 25, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were patrolling the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station area when they were flagged down regarding an Assault with a deadly weapon call for service that had just occurred. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told deputies that while waiting at the bus stop (Bay 10), an argument ensued with a male adult (suspect) and escalated to a fist fight. The victim said the suspect picked up a skateboard and struck the victim on his upper body. The victim tried blocking the strikes but fell to the ground, causing a minor laceration to his upper lip. The suspect then fled the scene, riding his skateboard southbound on Willowbrook Ave, and out of view. A search for the suspect met with negative results. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and treated the victim on scene.

Sexual Battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who reported that as she exited the train, a male adult (suspect) also on the train exited and followed her. The suspect began to make conversation with the victim, but the victim ignored him. The suspect then grabbed the victim by her waist and touched her chest area without her consent. The victim flagged down security officers posted at the exits of Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station. The victim informed security officers of the incident, at which time they contacted TSB. Before the deputies arrived at the location, the suspect fled the scene and boarded another train heading south, out of view. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured during this incident.

August 24, 2025

Possession of a Dirk/Dagger – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were patrolling the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station when they saw a male adult (suspect) carrying a backpack in front of his body, with an approximate 1-inch handle protruding from the bag.  The handle appeared to be consistent with a large, bladed knife. Deputies detained the suspect for the above charges.  The suspect was subsequently arrested.

Vandalism – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Duarte Metro Passenger Station regarding a vandalism and a Delay/Obstruct Train Operations call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted witnesses who stated a male adult (suspect) vandalized an enclosed metal ‘Emergency Shut Off’ box for the Metro rail and then pushed the emergency ‘Stop Button.’  By pushing the stop button, this caused the Metro Train to be de-energized and stall on the train tracks for 15-20 minutes.  The suspect fled southbound into the riverbed and out of view.  Deputies searched for the suspect based on the descriptions provided by witnesses. The suspect was located in a nearby encampment. A Metro Supervisor estimated the total damages caused were approximately $6,000.  There were no reported injuries to Metro train passengers at the time of this incident.  The suspect was arrested for the above charges.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Handgun) – Suspect Unknown

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Fillmore Metro Passenger Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a witness who stated an unknown victim and an unknown suspect got into an argument while they were on the Metro train.  When the Metro train stopped at Fillmore Metro Passenger Station, the victim and suspect exited onto the platform. The suspect removed a handgun from a satchel and pointed it at the victim.  The suspect then fled southbound on the platform and out of view.  TSB units searched the area for evidence but yielded negative results.

August 22, 2025

Bus Vs. Pedestrian

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to City Terrace Dr. and Rowan Ave in the city of East Los Angeles, regarding a traffic collision involving an MTA bus and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the California Highway Patrol and Metro supervisor, who stated that the bus was traveling east on City Terrace Dr. when it hit a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian complained of pain in her arm and was transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. Deputies also contacted an additional bus operator, who stated that a similar incident involving the same pedestrian had occurred approximately one week prior. The bus operator noted that it appeared the pedestrian had purposely walked in front of the bus to collide with it. CHP is handling this incident.

Vandalism – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were flagged down by a passenger (informant) at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station. The informant reported that a male adult (suspect) had kicked out a glass panel on a Metro train. Deputy personnel detained the suspect pending a vandalism investigation. During the investigation, it was discovered that the incident occurred at the Compton Metro Passenger Station. The suspect was positively identified as the individual responsible for the damage. The Metro Supervisor responded to the scene and estimated the damage at $1,200. The suspect was arrested and charged with 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 Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].

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July 23, 2025

Attempted Robbery (Strong arm) – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Artesia Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard, in the city of Hawthorne regarding an attempted robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while the was sitting on the bus a male adult (suspect) approached him and attempted to forcefully take his cell from his hands. The victim stated he was able to maintain control of his cell phone and the suspect let go. The suspect then exited the bus at Artesia Boulevard and fled in an unknown direction. here is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife used) – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife) call for service. While deputies were responding to the location, the male adult (victim) was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. Deputies contacted the victim at the hospital. The victim stated while he was waiting for the train at the bus bay downstairs, a male adult (suspect) approached him and began to make small talk and told him he had a buyer for the victim’s laptop. A short time later, the victim proceeded to go upstairs to catch the train. The suspect followed him. The suspect then demanded the victim’s laptop. When the victim refused to give up his laptop the suspect stabbed him several times. The victim ran downstairs, and the suspect fled the location running northbound on Wilmington and out of view. 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 Compton 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 had entered the terminal without paying fare, refused to leave and subsequently pushed three Metro Security Officers. The suspect was detained by security awaiting the arrival of deputy personnel. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Attempted Robbery (Knife used) – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Mar Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while exiting the train at the Del Mar Station, he was approached by a male adult (suspect) who demanded a dollar from him. When the victim refused the suspect removed a small pocketknife from his person and held it against the victim’s stomach. The victim, fearing he was going to get stabbed, grabbed the knife and attempted to take it away from the suspect. During the struggle the victim sustained a laceration to his right ring finger. The suspect fled on foot from the location in an unknown direction. Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and transported the victim to a local hospital for medical treatment. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

July 22, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Florence Metro Passenger Station, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 140 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $10,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

July 21, 2025

Noteworthy Arrest – Attempt Murder Suspect

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were conducting routine patrol checks at the Veterans/Memorial Metro Passenger Station. They observed a male adult (suspect) matching the description of an individual identified in a recent attempted murder bulletin. The suspect was contacted and taken into custody without incident. The suspect was transported and booked for the above charge.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Florence Avenue and Prairie Avenue, in the city of Inglewood regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 60 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $3,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

July 19, 2025

Attempted Robbery – Subject Detained

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a person with a knife call for service. Upon arrival, deputy personnel searched the location but were unable to locate anyone matching the description in the call. While on the platform, deputies were approached by a male adult (victim) who stated someone on the train attempted to rob him, unrelated to the initial call for service. The victim told deputies while he was on the train from the Long Beach Metro Passenger station, a male juvenile (subject) approached him and demanded “give me everything you have.” The subject had his hands in his jacket pocket and simulated having a weapon. The victim told the subject he recognized him and began to record the subject with his cellular phone. The subject then boarded a train and waited for it to depart as deputies arrived. The subject was detained for attempted robbery.

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 66 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $30,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

July 18, 2025

Sexual Battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual battery call for service. Upon arrival, Metro Security Officers were detaining a male adult (suspect) for sexual battery of a female adult (victim) on the platform. The victim stated while she was on the platform waiting for the arrival of the train, the suspect approached her. The suspect without provocation slapped and grabbed the victim’s buttocks. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk 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 asked to leave the platform due to the suspect having an open alcoholic beverage. The suspect refused and remained on the platform. After several minutes the suspect became upset, grabbed a juice box and threw it at the security officer striking him. The suspect was detained by security awaiting the arrival of deputy personnel. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Robbery/Attempted Robbery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery occurring now call for service. Upon arrival, deputies detained a female adult (suspect), who was identified by witnesses as the perpetrator. During the investigation deputies determined the suspect had forcefully taken a cell phone from a female adult (victim 1) while they were on the C-Line train. Victim 1 was able to regain possession of her cell phone, and the suspect fled the platform onto the street level. While on street level, the suspect attempted to forcefully take another cell phone from another female adult (Victim 2) on Long Beach Boulevard. Victim 2 was able to maintain control of her cell phone. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the location and treated both victims at the location. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.

Grand Theft Person – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Bus Terminal regarding a grand theft person call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was waiting for the bus at bay 18, a male adult (suspect) approached him and grabbed his pink/grey backpack that was laying on the ground next to him. The suspect then ran westbound through the terminal and out of view. Deputies canvassed the area for the suspect but met with negative results. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

July 17, 2025

Trespassing on Railroad Property – Suspect Cited/Released

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Memorial Metro Passenger Station, regarding a person trespassing on the railroad tracks call for service. The male adult (suspect) was seen on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in a manhole prior to the deputy’s arrival. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor and determined there was no evidence of copper theft. The suspect was detained and cited for trespassing on railroad property in a manner that interrupted/hindered the trains from operating in a safe and efficient manner.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Florence 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 103 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $5,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the 300 block of Arizona Avenue, in the city of Santa Monica, regarding a sexual battery report call for service. Upon arrival deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while she was riding the bus, a male adult (suspect) sat down next to her. The victim saw the suspect masturbating and rubbing his erect penis against her thigh. The victim quickly got up and moved to another seat. The victim stated the suspect watched her as she moved her seat and continued to masturbate. At the next stop, the victim quickly exited the bus. The suspect remained on the bus. There is no suspect info at this time. 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 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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July 9, 2025

Assault (GBI – Hands & Feet) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Fillmore Metro Passenger station regarding an assault call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a several witnesses who told Deputies a male adult (suspect) and a female adult were arguing on the platform. Another male adult (victim) intervened in an attempt to deescalate the incident. The suspect punched the victim in the head multiple times. The victim fell to the ground unconscious. Pasadena Fire Department responded to the location and transported the victim to a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries. The suspect was later detained by the Pasadena Police Department. Deputy personnel responded to their location took custody of the suspect. The suspect was arrested and booked the above charge.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Florence Metro Passenger station, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 140 feet of copper wire approximately 1056 feet north of Nadeau Street. The supervisor stated it would cost $10,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

Vandalism (Felony) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to La Brea Avenue & Kelso Street, 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 was arguing with the operator and became angry. The suspect pounded on the driver’s side window causing it to shatter. The suspect was detained at the location. The operator positively identified the suspect as the person who vandalized the bus. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge. The Metro supervisor was unable to provide an estimate to repair/replace the window at this time.

July 8, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to a local hospital in West Los Angels regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife) call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was sitting on a bench at the Culver City Metro Passenger station. Another male adult (suspect) was seated next to him. When the victim stood up the suspect without warning stabbed him with a six-inch pocketknife three times. The victim stated there was a brief struggle during which time the victim threw the suspect’s backpack and cell phone onto the tracks. The suspect fled the area on an eastbound train. The victim walked to the hospital for medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.

Strong Arm Robbery – Suspect Not in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Crenshaw Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim), who stated while she was inside the bus a male adult (suspect) approached her from behind and forcibly grabbed her cell phone from her hand. The victim followed the suspect onto the train and ultimately was able to retrieve her phone. Once the train stopped at the Willowbrook Metro Passenger station, the victim exited the train and began to walk towards Willowbrook Avenue. The victim then felt the suspect push her from behind, causing her to almost fall. The suspect then ran towards Wilmington Avenue and out of view. The victim refused any medical treatment. The suspect is still outstanding. No suspect information is available at this time.

Attempted Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a possible grand theft call for service. TSB Crime analyst was conducting video surveillance and observed a male adult (suspect) on camera break the concrete at the location to access copper wire from the track. Upon arrival, Deputies detained the suspect. The suspect made incriminating statements to the deputies. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

July 7, 2025

Battery on Metro Employee – 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 male adult (suspect). Metro Security Officers stated the suspect was told he had to pay to enter the station or leave. The suspect then spat on the victim’s face. Deputies were able to arrest the suspect for the above charges.

July 6, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of 92nd Street & Graham Avenue, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 101 feet of copper wire between 92nd Street & Graham Avenue. The supervisor stated it would cost $7050 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of La Pier Drive & Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife) call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while on the bus a male adult (suspect) walked past him and brushed his arm along the victim’s arm. The suspect without provocation produced a knife and held it in his right hand. The suspect while holding the knife in his hand slapped the victim 5 times in the face. The suspect exited the bus and was detained approximately 2 blocks away at Maple Avenue & Wilshire Boulevard by Beverly Hills Police Department. The victim did not sustain any injuries and refused medical treatment. The victim positively identified the suspect as the person who assaulted him. The suspect was transported and booked for the above charge.

July 4, 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. After Deputies woke up the suspect, he initially walked out of the train but attempted to re-board the train. Deputy personnel then attempted to escort the suspect off the platform at which time the suspect attempted to strangle one of the Deputies (victim). Deputies conducted a takedown and used control holds to bring the suspect down to the ground. Santa Monica Police Department personnel responded to the location and assisted in handcuffing the suspect without further incident. Santa Monica Fire responded to the location and treated the suspect. Deputy personnel transported the suspect to a local hospital for further treatment. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

July 3, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Wooden 2 x 4) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a male hitting another male with a “2 x 4” call for service. Upon arrival, Deputy personnel saw a male adult (suspect) standing at the end of the platform. Deputies made verbal commands to the suspect, and the suspect began to walk away from the Deputies. Deputy personnel pursued the suspect until he hid underneath the stairs of the platform. The suspect attempted to kick and punch in the direction of the Deputies. The taser was employed and the suspect was placed into custody without further incident. Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and transported the suspect to a local hospital for further medical treatment. The victim was located at a nearby convenience store and was treated for his injuries. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charge.

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 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.

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.

June 12, 2025

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.

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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June 04, 2025

Battery – Suspect Arrested

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].