Report

TSB Significant Incidents 07/11 – 07/18, 2024

07/17

Assault on a Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Brand Boulevard and Colorado Street in the City of Glendale regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator (Victim) who stated he stopped the bus at the intersection and an adult male (Suspect) was exiting the bus with a female adult passenger. The operator told the suspect and the female passenger to be careful exiting the bus. The suspect became upset and stated, “You are disrespecting me.” The suspect punched the operator twice. The suspect fled the location. The victim was medically treated in the field and refused transportation to a local hospital. In-Service Training Conducted Deputies assigned to the South Special Assignment Unit (SAU) conducted training on felony traffic stops on buses. The purpose of the training was to refresh deputy skills on approaching Metro buses with potentially violent suspects on board. These skills help TSB deputies take control of dynamic situations to protect and preserve the lives of Metro operators and passengers while capturing the suspect.

07/16

Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Feet – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Bus Terminal regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated an adult male (Suspect) yelled that he was talking too loud on the bus. The suspect kicked the victim in his face. The suspect exited the bus and fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. 07/15 Robbery – Suspects Outstanding TSB Deputies responded to Fairview Heights Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery report call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated he was approached by three male adults (Suspects). One of the suspects immediately engaged the victim in a physical altercation and took the victim’s cell phone. The suspects fled the location. The victim fell onto the tracks during the altercation and injured his right hand. The victim declined medical treatment. 07/14 Deceased Person TSB Deputies responded to the Irwindale Metro Passenger Station parking structure regarding a deceased person. The deputies found an unresponsive adult female on the street level behind the parking structure. The female was pronounced deceased. LASD Homicide Detectives were notified and responded to the location. The coroner arrived and took possession of the decedent. No foul play was suspected. 07/12 Grand Theft/Copper Wire – Suspect Outstanding Approximately twenty feet of copper wire was stolen from the tracks at Douglas Metro Passenger Station. A male adult was seen on Metro CCTV video footage at 0158 hours walking away from the location with the copper in his hands. The suspect fled the location in an unknown direction.

Arrest Made – Attempted Murder Suspect
TSB Deputies assigned to the South Special Assignment Unit (SAU) conducted an operation at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station and located an adult male (Suspect) wanted in an attempted murder incident that occurred on May 27th, 2024, at the same location. During the incident, the suspect threatened the victim and then struck the victim repeatedly with a metal pipe. The suspect was arrested without incident.

Assault on a Bus Operator/Pepper Spray – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Beach Street and Florence Avenue in the City of Los Angeles regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator (Victim) who stated an adult male (Suspect 1) and an adult female (Suspect 2) with a baby stroller boarded the bus and began arguing with the bus operator. The arguing escalated as the bus continued its route. The bus stopped at the location where the suspects began to exit, but there were people boarding and exiting. Suspect 1 started to exit from the front door and was told by the operator to use the rear door or wait for the other patrons to board. Suspect 1 was able to exit the bus prior to suspect 2 exiting with the stroller. Suspect 1 stood in front of the bus to prevent the bus from moving while suspect 2 walked over to the operator’s area. Suspect 2 produced a pepper spray canister and sprayed the area causing the bus operator to feel the effects of the chemical. The suspects fled the location toward Florence Metro Passenger Station and boarded a train. The victim was medically treated in the field.

07/11

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies conducting platform checks at the 4th Street Metro Passenger Station in Downtown Santa Monica were flagged down by Metro Security personnel regarding a security guard being assaulted. The Metro Security (Victim) stated he attempted to detain an adult male (Suspect) for fare evasion, but the suspect began to argue over the fare. The suspect became violent and threw a plastic water bottle at the victim, which struck the victim. The victim did not complain of any pain or injury and refused any medical treatment. The suspect was located and arrested without 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