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Significant Events

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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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 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].

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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.

June 11, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown took 55 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,300. No Suspect Information.

June 10, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 4th St/Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro security officers (3 victims), who stated a male adult (suspect) entered the platform skateboarding with no shirt on. Contracted security contacted the suspect and informed him to put on a shirt and stop skateboarding, which the suspect ignored. As contract security attempted to contact the suspect a second time, the suspect turned towards the victims when they approached him and produced a knife from his person and made assaultive gestures with the knife towards the victims. 

The victims were able to secure the suspect in handcuffs and remove the knife from his person.  As the victims were escorting the suspect towards the entrance of the platform, he was able to kick two of the victims in the body and face.  The victims were able to secure the suspect on the ground and keep him from further assaulting them.  Deputies arrived and arrested the suspect for assault with a deadly weapon.  The victims were not injured because of the assault.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd St and Graham Ave in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown had taken approximately 90 feet of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,000. No suspect information.

Suspicious Package – No Threat

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station regarding a suspicious package call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the TSB Desk and halted all incoming traffic to the station. All proximity areas were evacuated and secured.

TSB Deputies, SAU Deputies, and the TSB K-9 Unit conducted a thorough investigation of three unattended packages and determined that all three packages were non-threatening and contained clothes only. The station was deemed safe and reopened for normal operations.

June 06, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that within the last two weeks, a person unknown took an unknown amount of copper wire. There was no description of a suspect. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $5,000. No suspect information.

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Ave and Graham Ave, in the city of Los Angeles, regarding a robbery report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while riding the bus with her friend; they were approached by a male adult (suspect) from behind who forcefully took her three gold chains from around her neck. The suspect exited the bus at Florence Ave and Graham Ave and ran eastbound on Florence Ave and out of view. Deputies searched the area for the suspect but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.

For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at [email protected].