Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report



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.
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