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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT – SEPT 29 – OCT 6 2023

10/05

TSB Participates in the 2023 Great California Shakeout
TSB Detectives coordinated earthquake response training with Metrolink and manned the TSB Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at the Irwindale Substation. TSB deputy personnel responded to a call that was dispatched to all TSB units to conduct a critical facility safety check of identified facilities within their reporting districts. After conducting a check, TSB deputies reported their findings back to the EOC.

TSB Personnel Collect, Donate Gently-Used Professional Business Attire for Women Transitioning From the Military
TSB Personnel collected nearly 200 pounds of new and gently used professional business wear, shoes, new makeup, jewelry, and purses to the American Legion as part of the Battle Boutique campaign, which helps women currently serving in the US military transition into the civilian workplace.

10/04

Attempted Robbery (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to Whittier Boulevard and Ford Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles regarding a panic alarm – possible robbery call for service. They contacted the bus operator (Victim) who stated he was approached by a male adult (Suspect) while he was driving the bus. The suspect began to yell and demanded money from the victim.

The victim was fearful he would be harmed if he did not comply with the suspect’s demands. The victim began reaching for his wallet and told the suspect he had no money. The suspect exited the bus and started walking in an unknown direction. The bus operator stated he was not injured during this incident.

Employee Commendation
A Metro patron called the TSB Watch Commander and wanted to thank the deputies who rode with her on the train on the C/Green Line and for providing her with a safe riding experience. She further stated she felt safe and appreciated the deputy’s presence on the train. The deputies were presented with a written commendation.

10/02

Robbery (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to a local hospital regarding a robbery report call for service. They contacted the victim who was being treated by the medical staff for her injuries. The victim stated that as she crossed the A-Line pedestrian train tracks grade crossing and walked through the metal gates toward Willowbrook Avenue, an unknown male adult (Suspect) approached her and grabbed her purse. The victim resisted the suspect’s efforts to take her purse and held onto the purse. The suspect then punched the victim and pushed her, causing her to fall to the ground on her back. The suspect took approximately $10 in US currency and ran toward the train station and
out of view. The victim walked to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries.

A/Blue-Line Crime Suppression Operation
The Special Assignment Unit (SAU) and Commuter Enhancement Unit (CET) conducted extra patrol on the A-Line. Uniformed deputies rode trains and patrolled passenger stations. Appropriate law enforcement action was taken for suspects who committed any crime on metro trains or property.

09/30

Train Versus Pedestrian
The LASD TSB Desk received a call from A-Line control regarding a train versus pedestrian at the 92nd Street/ Graham Avenue in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles grade crossing. The northbound train struck a female at the location. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased and a bus bridge was initiated.

Bus Versus Vehicle
A Metro Bus was traveling northbound on Atlantic Boulevard at Garvey Avenue in the City of Monterey Park when it struck a vehicle in the intersection. The bus proceeded northbound through the intersection when a Toyota Matrix moved into the intersection without stopping. The bus struck the Toyota. There were no traffic safety signals operating at the time of the accident due to Southern California Edison performing maintenance in the area. No parties reported injuries and Monterey Park PD responded to take a traffic collision report.

09/29

Assault on a Bus Operator (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to a battery just occurred call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator (Victim), who told him he was assaulted by a passenger (Suspect) at a stop at the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Ford Boulevard in the City of East Los Angeles. The suspect boarded the bus and began to talk to the bus operator. The suspect reached into his pocket, removed an object, and concealed it in his hand. The suspect yelled, “I’m going to shank you.” The suspect reached around the plexiglass barrier and hit the bus operator in the neck with a closed fist. The suspect lunged at the bus operator again but missed. The bus operator pushed the suspect off the bus and quickly closed the door. Deputy personnel located the suspect and arrested him without incident. The bus operator was not injured during this incident.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained 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 Kari Mercer.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT SEPT 22 – 29 2023

09/29

TSB Staff Attend LAPD National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Union Station
TSB staff attended the Los Angeles Police Department – Transit Services Division community event at Union Station celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. TSB presented a booth with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and TSB information and goodies and continued to build a collaborative relationship with our LAPD counterparts.

09/28

Public Safety Efforts
TSB Captain Shawn Kehoe and Metro Chief of Safety Gina Osborn attended the Downtown Santa Monica Inc. monthly board meeting to address safety and security efforts on the Metro Expo Line. Highlighted was Metro and TSB’s multi-layered approach with specialized teams and fixed posts, Transit Mental Evaluation Team (TMET) outreach, and collaborative efforts with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Police Department. Board members noted an improvement in safety since the implementation of the existing deployment model.

Train Versus Vehicle Collision, Minor Injuries
TSB Deputies responded to a train versus vehicle traffic collision at the California Boulevard grade crossing in the City of Pasadena. The vehicle entered the intersection and collided with the train. The driver of the vehicle was extracted and transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. The train operator was also transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. A bus bridge was established between Fillmore and Del Mar Passenger Stations until the investigation was complete.

Assault on a Bus Operator (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of 4th Street and Colorado Avenue in the City of Santa Monica regarding an assault call for service. Upon the arrival of deputy personnel, the bus operator (Victim) was being medically treated by a local fire department. The victim stated while he was stopped at the location, bus patrons were exiting and entering the bus. A male adult (Suspect) reentered the bus and spat in the face of the victim without warning or provocation. The suspect exited the bus and left the location southbound on 5th Street and out of view. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

09/27

TSB Conducts Two Presentations to Transportation Safety Administration Advisory Peer Group and APTA Transit Law Enforcement Group
TSB Lieutenant Darland met with over 200 members of the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) Peer Advisory Group (PAG), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and members of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Public Transit Policing and Transit Industry Security via teleconference. Lt. Darland presented information regarding the specialized units at Transit Services Bureau (TSB). TSB will continue to participate in future PAG meetings to build collaborative relationships with other transit law enforcement agencies.

TSB Special Assignment Unit Participates in Emergency Response Demonstrations at SoFi Stadium
Members of TSB’s Special Assignment Unit (SAU) demonstrated emergency responses to scenarios involving active shooter and hostage situations during a training exercise at SoFi Stadium. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – ISTEP (Intermodal Security Training & Exercise Program) hosted the demonstration. Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) personnel also monitored our response during the exercise.

Parole VeriTracks Training at STARS Center
TSB Detective Bureau and TSB Deputies attended VeriTracks training through the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR). VeriTracks is an investigative tool that allows law enforcement personnel access to review historical location data for parolees wearing an ankle monitor which could tie paroled individuals to crimes on the Metro system.

TSB ROC Station Dispatch Desk “NG911” Inspection Completed
An inspection of the TSB Dispatch Desk 911 phone system was conducted by the Communications and Fleet Management Bureau (CFMB) and CA State representatives. The desk passed all mandatory requirements.

09/26

TSB Deputies Provide Security for Metro Staff, Santa Monica Fire Department During Train Fire Exercise
TSB Deputies assisted Metro and the Santa Monica Fire Department with an annual train fire exercise at the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station. The exercise was intended to test the response of Metro staff and local fire departments to a fire involving a train.

09/25

Crime Suppression Operation Continues on Blue/A-Line
The Special Assignment Unit (SAU) along with the Commuter Enhancement Unit (CET) continue to conduct extra patrol on the A-Line. Uniformed TSB Deputies ride trains and patrol Metro passenger stations. Appropriate law enforcement action is taken for suspects who commit any crime on Metro trains or property.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife/Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Century Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard in the City of Inglewood regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. They contacted a male (Victim) who stated he was riding the bus when he observed a male adult (Suspect) disciplining his children. The victim began to engage the suspect when the suspect stood up and punched the victim in the face while holding a knife in his hand. The suspect exited the rear of the bus and began to walk with his children southbound on Crenshaw Boulevard and out of view. The victim was treated at the scene and was not transported to the hospital.

09/24

Spousal Battery (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station and contacted a female (Victim), who said she was involved in an argument with her boyfriend while riding the train. The argument escalated and her boyfriend (Suspect) punched her. The suspect also struck her once with his cell phone. When the train stopped at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station, the suspect fled westbound
toward the bus layover area where he was located, detained, and arrested without incident. The
victim refused medical treatment.

Assault (Suspects Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station in the City of Santa Monica regarding an assault call for service. The deputies contacted a female adult (Victim) who said she was assaulted by a male adult and female adult (Suspects) at the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station. The victim was videotaping the area on her phone when the suspects saw her and asked her not to tape them. The victim continued to video the area and was attacked by the suspects. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. The suspects fled the location in an unknown direction.

Battery (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro bus layover regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. The deputies contacted a female (Victim) who said she was waiting at the bus bay when a male (Suspect) approached her and without provocation, began choking her from behind, causing her to nearly lose consciousness. The suspect was located, detained, and arrested without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.

09/23

Assault Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station regarding a possible kidnapping call for service. Deputies contacted a male (Victim) who stated he had been assaulted. The victim said his son was taken by the child’s biological mother during a custody exchange at the location. During the exchange, the mother’s new boyfriend (Suspect) attacked the victim (the child’s father). The victim lost consciousness and awoke to the mother, child, and suspect gone. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Deputies located, detained, and arrested the suspect without incident.

09/22

Narcan Administered, CPR Performed
TSB Deputies received a call of a person not breathing and CPR in progress at the Irwindale Metro Passenger Station. Deputies arrived within seconds and assumed CPR pending the arrival of the local fire department. Narcan was administered to the patient who was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained 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 Kari Mercer.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT SEPT 15 – 22, 2023

09/21

Assault (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies received an assault call for service on a bus and responded to the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Lennox Boulevard in Lennox. Deputies contacted the victim, who stated while inside the bus, he became involved in a physical altercation with an unknown adult black male (Suspect). During the altercation, the suspect struck the victim numerous times over the head and face. The victim refused to be transported for medical examination. The suspect fled on foot from the location and out of view.

Case Closed – Harassment, Road Rage Suspect Identified
Arrested At the beginning of September, it was brought to TSB’s attention that a Metro bus operator had been victimized while conducting his duties in the City of Alhambra by a male adult (Suspect) driving a Volvo. The suspect harassed the bus operator by driving recklessly in pursuit of the bus in the area of Main Street and Atlantic Boulevard, which caused the operator to fear for his and his patrons’ safety. The harassment occurred on three different dates, with the most recent incident occurring last week. With the information provided by the bus operator, TSB personnel were able to identify the suspect and an arrest warrant was obtained. On the morning of the 21st, a TSB Detective, Special Assignment Unit – North (SAU-N) Deputies, and TSB line deputies performed a search warrant and successfully arrested the suspect, who was charged with stalking, reckless driving, and delaying Metro operations.

09/20

TSB Assists Metro with Patron Count
TSB units assisted Metro with patron counts on the A-Line, K-Line, and E-Line during the early morning shift. The counts were conducted at Westchester-Veterans Station, Downtown Santa Monica, APU/Citrus Station, Atlantic Station, Norwalk Station, and Marine Station.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Knife/Domestic Violence (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station regarding a “person with a knife” call for service. The call stated a male (Victim) and female (Suspect) were arguing and the female was holding a hatchet. Deputies contacted the victim who stated he and the suspect were in a dating relationship and were arguing. The argument turned violent when the suspect produced a hatchet from her backpack and assaulted the victim by striking him in the back of the neck. Fire arrived and treated the victim for non-life-threatening injuries. The deputies located the suspect and arrested her without incident.

Case Closed – Robbery Suspect Identified
Arrested On September 11th, a robbery occurred at Firestone Metro Passenger Station. At the time of the incident, the suspect was unidentified and fled the location before deputy personnel arrived on scene. Through diligent work and use of department resources, TSB Detectives were able to successfully identify the suspect and obtained a Ramey Warrant for his arrest on September 15th. On September 20th, a TSB detective, members of the Special Assignment Team – North (SAU-N), and TSB deputies collaborated with LA County Probation Officers to safely apprehend the suspect in front of the Compton Court House. He was arrested without incident.

Coffee with the Captain Event Held
Captain Kehoe and TSB personnel held a “Coffee with the Captain” event at the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station. The purpose of the event was to conduct a meet and greet with the TSB Unit Commander and provide Metro patrons and the community of Santa Monica with the opportunity to engage and interact with law enforcement personnel assigned to TSB including K9, the Special Assignment Unit (SAU), the Commuter Enhancement Team (CET), Transit Mental Evaluation Team (TMET), Team Leaders, and line personnel. Metro Executive Robert Gummer and Carlos Rico, owners of local businesses, residents of Santa Monica, Metro patrons, Metro staff, the Santa Monica Fire Department, the Santa Monica Police Department, and our Long Beach Police Department transit services counterparts were present. Over 200 cups of coffee were served during the three-hour event and questions and comments were addressed regarding major concerns of Metro-related crime and homelessness.

Captain Kehoe received positive comments on TSB’s deployments to the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station as a fixed post with many community members stating they have seen a positive change since TSB’s implementation and appreciated the opportunity to visit with us at the event. As a result of the successful turnout of the event, TSB will host additional “Coffee with the Captain” and “Coffee with a Deputy” events at strategic Metro locations to continue to engage the communities we serve.

09/18

A-Line Crime Suppression Operation
The Special Assignment Unit (SAU) along with the Commuter Enhancement Unit (CET) continued the A-Line crime Suppression Operation. The specialized units conduct extra patrol on the A-Line. Uniformed deputies ride trains and patrol passenger stations. Appropriate law enforcement action is taken for suspects who commit any crime on metro trains or property.

Sexual Assault (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to a local hospital regarding a sexual assault call for service. They contacted a female adult (Victim) who stated she was sexually assaulted on 09/17/23 at approximately 1700 hours. The victim, who is unhoused, stated she was on the mezzanine level of Willowbrook Station and was speaking to an unknown male (Suspect). As she declined further conversation, the suspect approached her from behind and began to sexually assault her. The suspect left the location and out of view. The victim stayed at the location and went to the hospital in the morning.

09/15

Vandalism (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies were conducting a foot patrol check of the APU/Citrus Parking structure in Azusa when they observed Metro Security personnel speaking to a male adult (Suspect) on the platform. Metro security told the suspect he was not allowed to enter the train because he had not paid the fare. The suspect began arguing with Metro security and then walked into the parking structure. Once out of view, the deputies heard a loud sound and glass breaking coming from the inside of the parking structure. Upon investigation, they saw the suspect smashing and breaking the passenger-side window of a parked vehicle. The suspect was arrested for felony vandalism.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained 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 Kari Mercer.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT – SEPT. 2 – 8 2023

09/07

TSB Specialized Unit Presents Safe Schools Commuter Program at Duarte School
TSB Special Assignment Unit (SAU) hosted an informational meeting at the California School of the Arts – SGV (CSARTS-SGV) as part of the annual Safe Schools Commuter Program. CSARTS-SGV has nearly 400 students that use the Metro Blue/A-Line to commute to and from the school. The presentation focused on the safe passage of students to and from the school using the L-Line and provided safety tips for students, parents, and school staff in collaboration with Metro staff. In addition to presenting information, questions and concerns about the safety of Metro trains were also addressed.

09/06

Delaying Operations and Assault on a Peace Officer (Suspects Arrested)
As TSB Deputies were conducting a train check at the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station in the City of Santa Monica, they encountered an individual standing in the middle of the aisle, blocking passenger movement and displaying aggressive behavior. As the deputies contacted the individual to check on his welfare, the deputies were assaulted by this individual along with his female companion. The deputies were able to use minimal force and took both individuals into custody.

Crime Suppression Operation on the A-Line
The Special Assignment Unit (SAU) along with the Commuter Enhancement Unit (CET) conducted extra patrol on the Blue/A-Line. Uniformed deputies remained highly visible, rode the trains along the A-Line, and patrolled Metro passenger stations. Appropriate law enforcement action was taken for suspects who committed any crime on Metro trains or property.

08/04

Narcan Deployment
TSB Deputies stationed at the El Monte Terminal lower level were flagged down by an unknown individual. The person reported an unresponsive individual on the terminal’s upper level. Upon reaching the location, the deputies discovered an unconscious adult male with a pulse.

They promptly administered two doses of NARCAN, which successfully revived him and restored his consciousness. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel arrived to provide further medical treatment and assess the patient’s condition. After the medical assessment, the patient refused transportation to the hospital and left the premises independently.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained 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 Kari Mercer.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT – AUG. 11 – AUG. 18, 2023

TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT – AUG. 11 – AUG. 18, 2023

08/10 (LATE ADDITION)

TSB DEPUTIES ATTEND MASS CASUALTY TRAINING
TSB Deputies were invited to participate in a multi-agency mass casualty training held by LASD’s Emergency Services Division (ESD). Training included responding to a variety of scenarios such as an active shooter. The scenarios were developed to be as realistic as possible and included role players with special effects makeup applied to mimic different injuries. Participants were trained on how to respond to tense, dynamic, and rapidly evolving situations involving large numbers of injured individuals, and how to treat and prepare casualties for medical transport.

08/11

ROBBERY (STRONG ARM / SUSPECTS OUTSTANDING)
TSB deputies responded to the Metro Rail Operations Control (ROC) lobby regarding a robbery report. The deputies contacted a male (victim) who told them he was walking to the mezzanine from the A-Line. The victim encountered four male adults (suspects) who demanded his phone. The victim gave them his phone out of fear of being injured but then attempted to get it back. The
suspects struck the victim in the face and forced him to unlock his phone. The suspects were last seen going up to the C-Line platform in an unknown direction.

08/13

MASS CASUALTY TRAUMA KITS & BALLISTIC BLANKETS OBTAINED
TSB has purchased 3 ballistic blankets, which are designed to protect personnel or Metro patrons in a variety of tactical situations and can easily be thrown over windows or used as a personal shield. The ballistic blankets will be assigned to the Rail Operation Control (ROC), EL Monte, and Irwindale. TSB has also purchased mass casualty trauma kits. A trauma kit will be assigned to each TSB sergeant’s vehicle.

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If you have any additional information regarding the above incidents, please contact Transit Services Bureau Detectives at (323) 563-5207. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip by calling 800-222-TIPS or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation. The TSB Weekly Update is published for public knowledge and transparency at lasd.org/transitservicesbureau. For inquiries please contact the TSB PIO.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT – JULY 14 – 21, 2023

7/21

Grand Theft (Copper Wire / Suspect Arrested)
TSB Detectives observed a person (suspect) stopped in his white pick-up truck along the shoulder of 105 Freeway just west of the 710 Freeway, adjacent to a Metro Power Sub Station. This location has had more than ten recent copper wire thefts in two months. Upon contacting the suspect, the detectives observed approximately 1000 feet of copper wire in the rear bed of the vehicle along with burglary tools. The suspect was detained pending a copper wire theft investigation. The detectives located an open manhole approximately 20 yards away from the vehicle, which is owned by Metro and contains copper wire. More than $30K of copper wire had been stolen from the location.

07/20

Battery (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Santa Monica Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. A Metro security guard (victim) was assaulted and detained the suspect. The suspect proceeded to push through the turnstiles and bumped the victim’s left shoulder. The victim said the suspect swung twice at him and missed. The suspect was placed under Private Persons Citizen’s Arrest by the victim.

Attempt Robbery (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Citrus Passenger Station regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, the deputies were contacted by Metro Security regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the train. The deputies contacted a female adult (Victim) who stated she boarded the train at the Azusa Passenger Station and was traveling to Citrus Passenger Station. A female adult (Suspect) approached her and attempted to forcibly take the victim’s fanny pack. The suspect was detained and arrested.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Knife / Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Irwindale Passenger Station regarding a person with a knife / possible assault with a deadly weapon call for service. The deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she boarded the train at Azusa Passenger Station and was threatened with a knife by a female adult (suspect) in a wheelchair. As the victim walked past the suspect who was blocking the pathway, the suspect became irate and began to yell expletives at the victim. The suspect produced an approximately 10-inch knife and threatened the victim with it. Deputies coordinated with responding units to locate the suspect, who was arrested without incident.

Elder Abuse (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies were conducting a patrol check of the Willowbrook Passenger Station when they heard a commotion on the platform. They observed a male adult (suspect) fighting with an elderly (71 years old) male adult (victim). Upon seeing the deputies, the suspect fled on foot and boarded a Metro bus. The suspect was located and arrested without incident.

Felony Vandalism (Elevator Glass / Suspect(s) Outstanding)
TSB Deputies were conducting a patrol check of Hawthorne Passenger Station when they observed the glass in the west elevator shattered. It is unknown when the incident took place; deputies verified with Metro this incident had not been reported. A video request was completed to attempt to locate the suspect(s). The damage is estimated to be approximately four thousand dollars.

Burglary (Elevator Control Room / Suspect(s) Outstanding)
While conducting a patrol check of Hawthorne Passenger Station, TSB Deputies observed a broken door handle on the elevator control room door. Upon further investigation, the deputies also observed the alarm system in the room to be tampered with. It is unknown when this incident took place and has been verified with Metro this incident has not been reported. A video request was completed to attempt to locate the suspect(s). It is unknown if anything is missing from the room.

Assault (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to the Lakewood Passenger Station. Deputies contacted the victim who said she was traveling on the metro train from Norwalk to Long Beach Blvd. A female Black (suspect) walked up to her. Without any warning or provocation, the suspect pinched the victim’s upper torso and bit the victim twice on top of the head. The victim exited the train at the Lakewood station where the suspect attempted to forcibly take the victim’s walking cane. The suspect left on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained several scratches on both arms.

7/19

Battery on a Peace Officer (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Passenger Station regarding a disturbance call for service. The call stated a black female (suspect) with red hair was disturbing patrons and pinched a bus operator. The deputies safely detained the suspect and walked down toward their patrol vehicle, which was parked directly in front of Willowbrook station. As they walked the suspect toward their vehicle, she resisted by stopping. The suspect sat on the ground and began kicking both deputies. Once assisting units arrived, the suspect was arrested without further incident.

7/16

Battery on a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, & Driving Under the Influence (Suspect Arrested)
A TSB Deputy was driving southbound on Vermont Avenue at El Segundo Boulevard when he saw a car traveling southbound on Vermont Avenue approximately 100 yards ahead of him at a high rate of speed. By the time the deputy caught up to the driver (suspect), he had parked and was walking away from his vehicle. The deputy contacted the suspect and noticed the suspect’s gait was unsteady and was swaying from side to side. As the deputy placed the suspect’s arms behind his back, the suspect immediately spun to his left, breaking away from the deputy’s grip, and assaulted the deputy by elbowing him on the abdominal area. Two civilian bystanders came to the deputy’s aid. Both bystanders held the suspect down as the deputy placed the suspect’s hands behind his back and handcuffed him without further incident.

07/14

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Box Cutter / Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Maravilla Passenger Station regarding a fight onboard a westbound train. Upon arrival, they contacted the victim, who told them he was riding the train and talking to his girlfriend when the suspect, an adult Hispanic male interrupted their conversation. When the victim told him to leave them alone, the suspect became irate, produced a box cutter, and began stabbing the victim. The suspect fled westbound from the location. The victim refused to be transported to a hospital for further medical treatment. TSB Deputies located and arrested the suspect.

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If you have any additional information regarding the above incidents, please contact Transit Services Bureau Detectives at (323) 563-5207. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip by calling 800-222-TIPS or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT 07.21-07.28.2023

TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT JULY 21, 2023 – JULY 28, 2023

07/27/23

Resisting Arrest and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies were conducting patrol checks at Compton Passenger Station. The deputies contacted a male (suspect) and observed him in possession of narcotics paraphernalia. They detained him pending a narcotics investigation.

07/26/2023

Trespassing (Suspect Arrested)
Deputies were conducting patrol checks at Citrus Passenger Station. The deputies contacted a male adult (suspect) who was known from previous contacts as a habitual trespasser. Upon contacting him, he was told to vacate Metro property. The suspect failed to comply and was arrested for trespassing.

7/22/23

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife / Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to Rosecrans Avenue / San Pedro Avenue in the City of Los Angeles regarding an assault with a deadly weapon against a bus operator. The adult Hispanic male (suspect) was detained and arrested. The victim (bus operator) said the suspect refused to exit the bus and stabbed the victim once on the right wrist. The suspect then exited the rear bus door and fled. Deputies located the suspect and arrested him for assault with a deadly weapon. The bus operator was transported to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation.

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If you have any additional information regarding the above incidents, please contact Transit Services Bureau Detectives at (323) 563-5207. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip by calling 800-222-TIPS or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

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TSB WEEKLY REPORT July 8 – Aug. 24 2023

TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU WEEKLY REPORT July 8 – Aug. 24 2023

08/03

Vandalism (County Property / Suspect Outstanding)
A black male with a thin build, wearing a black hoodie and black pants, and pushing a shopping cart (suspect) approached an LASD/TSB patrol vehicle located at 2000 block of E. Imperial Hwy in the City of Los Angeles . The suspect threw a rock at the patrol vehicle which shattered the rear windshield. The suspect walked out of the camera view in an unknown direction. Deputies searched for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

08/02

Battery on Operator (Suspect Arrested)
A TSB Deputy responded to Valley Boulevard/Rowland Street in the City of El Monte regarding a battery call for service. The call stated a Hispanic male was aboard a bus and was hitting patrons. Before responding deputies’ arrival, the suspect fled the location. As the deputy was interviewing the victims to ascertain the situation, the suspect returned to the location and approached the deputy. The suspect was detained and escorted to a patrol vehicle. The suspect sat down in the patrol vehicle but refused to place his feet inside the vehicle. The suspect became combative, and a use of force occurred. The suspect was arrested without further incident.

08/01

Critical Missing Person Located
At approximately 1720 hours, TSB deputies responded to APU/Citrus Metro Passenger Station regarding a missing person call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted the informant (mother) who told them she was traveling northbound on the A-line with her son (missing person). When they approached the Metro Firestone Passenger Station, she stepped out of the train to discard trash into a trash can on the platform. She saw the train’s doors closing and the train continued its northbound travel. Her son remained on board the train. The informant boarded the next northbound train hoping to locate her son. She remained on the train until it reached the end of the line at the APU/Citrus Passenger Station, where she exited the train and looked for her son but was unable to locate him. She asked the Metro Ambassadors on the platform to assist her. She also informed them her son was eighteen years old but had the mental capacity of a five-year-old. They searched for the missing person on and around the platform but could not locate him. The informant described the missing person to the deputies and several possible destinations. The deputies initiated a broadcast of a missing person, who was at risk. The deputies then directed their partners to conduct checks of all the A-line train platforms and their surrounding area in search of the missing person. TSB Detectives arrived on the scene at the APU/Citrus Passenger Station and took control of the search. At about 2331 hours, the deputies
located the missing person at the APU/Citrus Passenger Station. They escorted him to his mother who happily confirmed that he was her missing son.

Criminal Threats (Axe / Suspect in Custody)
TSB Deputies responded to the Monrovia Metro Passenger Station parking structure regarding possible assault with a deadly weapon call for service. The deputies contacted the victim who stated while he was taking a break in the driver’s seat of his parked vehicle, when he was approached by a male adult (suspect). The suspect, who was unknown and unprovoked, began to yell at the victim and threaten to kill the victim with an axe. The victim was fearful the suspect would carry out his threats and appeared to have the means to do. When deputies arrived, they detained the suspect without incident. The victim positively identified the suspect as the one who threatened him with the axe. The suspect was arrested and transported for booking.

07/31

Train Versus Pedestrian
TSB Deputies responded to 92nd Street/Graham Street regarding a train versus a pedestrian call for service. A female adult went through the closed gate while the red lights were flashing, indicating an approaching train. The patient appeared to trip on the tracks, fall as a northbound train entered the platform, and fell under the train. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and transported the patient to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.

07/30

TSB Deputies Assist Unconscious Person
TSB Deputies responded to Firestone Metro Passenger Station for a call for service regarding an unconscious male. Upon their arrival, the deputies observed a Hispanic male adult (patient) lying down on the ground. They assessed the patient and observed he had a weak pulse and shallow breathing. They placed him in the recovery position and administered one dose of Narcan (4 mg). The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and transported the patient to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.

Assault and Attempt to Dissuade a Victim (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies were contacted by a Hispanic female adult who said she was assaulted by her boyfriend while on the train arriving at Lake Metro Passenger Station. The suspect was identified and detained. The victim further stated her boyfriend attempted to prevent her from testifying in another case (not involving the suspect) where she is the victim of another felony assault. The victim sustained swelling to the side of her face and a bloody nose. The Pasadena Fire Department responded and medically evaluated the victim, but she refused to be transported to the hospital.

07/28

TSB Deputies Assist an Unconscious Person
TSB Deputies responded to Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station to conduct a patrol check. They observed a Hispanic female adult (patient) lying on the platform. Upon making contact, they noticed the Patient was unresponsive. They located a faint pulse and saw the pupils in both of her eyes were constricted. The deputies administered two doses of Narcan (4 mg). The deputies were able to get the patient’s breathing and pulse to improve. Deputies placed the patient in the recovery position. The Santa Monica Fire Department responded and transported the patient to Saint John’s Hospital for a medical evaluation.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire / Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to 19th Street/ Colorado Avenue in the City of Santa Monica regarding a copper theft call for service. Upon arrival at the location, the deputies met with a Metro supervisor who showed them the specific location where the incident occurred. Deputies saw approximately six ten-foot sections of copper wire were cut and taken by unknown suspects(s), valued at approximately $6,000.


If you have any additional information regarding the above incidents, please contact Transit Services Bureau Detectives at (323) 563-5207. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip by calling 800-222-TIPS or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

Crimestoppers logo. silouette of the L A skyline with the word CRIME on the left and the word Stoppers in a black box under the city. Los Angeles Region. Submit a tip and stay anonymous. download the tips mobile app. lacrimestoppers.org. 800-222-8477.
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LASD Operation Safe Travel

Sheriff Alex Villanueva announces LASD Operation Safe Travel

Within the last six months, there have been several crimes in the Metro system including people pushed on train tracks, unprovoked attacks on passengers by homeless individuals. Sexual assaults on female passengers, and a patron intentionally set on fire while riding the train have also been reported. Several of these crimes resulted in fatalities. 

According to Metro, approximately 5700 homeless people live on the train system and on the Metro platforms. This has created an enormous problem for those whose only transportation option is the train system.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva held a press conference to announce a new initiative to keep the public safe while they ride the Metro system. 

“The biggest problem we have right now on the entire transit system, is we have a homeless population that are living on the train system and on the platforms. And the intersection of that, and the people that are actually using the trains for their intended purpose, for travel, is colliding and it’s colliding with deadly results,” said Sheriff Villanueva.     

To halt the grave problem and to ensure the safety of Metro passengers, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is launching Operation Safe Travel. This will be a multi-layered approach to conduct targeted operations along the train system. The goal of the operation will be the safety of commuters by having high law enforcement visibility and the removal of homeless individuals from trains and platforms through homeless outreach and early intervention. Right now, security officers request assistance from deputies when a situation is out of their control and sometimes that intervention comes late. With early intervention, deputies can interact with an individual showing distress so that the situation does not escalate.  

Resources for the operation will include members of various units and bureaus from the LASD including the Sheriff’s Response Team, Community Oriented Policing Services, Homeless Outreach Services Team, Transportation Services Bureau Special Assignment Team, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Narcotics Bureau, Operation Safe Streets, Human Trafficking Detail and other units and bureaus from the Sheriff’s Department.  

Operation Safe Travel will begin on June 1st, 2022, and the first step of the multi-layer approach will be to remove individuals living on the transit system. LASD wants train commuters to see the difference and feel safe while using the Metro.

Train commuters and riders are encouraged to call this number to report any Metro non-emergency concerns: (213) 229-2298

Press Conference Video

Press Conference Material

Power Point – PDF