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December 05, 2024

Battery on MTA Contracted Security – Suspect Arrested/Released with cite

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Marine/Redondo Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault on contracted security personnel call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted MTA Contracted Security, who stated they observed an adult male (suspect) drinking an alcoholic beverage on the platform. MTA Contracted Security asked the suspect to leave the platform, but he refused.  The suspect threw the empty bottle of the alcoholic beverage on the train tracks and attempted to board the train.  As Security was trying to escort the suspect off the train, he began yelling profanities at them and slapped one of the security guards in the face. 

MTA Security conducted a takedown on the suspect.  TSB Deputies responded and took the suspect into custody. Redondo Beach Fire responded and treated the victim, but he refused medical services.  The suspect was cited and released in the field.

December 03, 2024

SAU South High Visibility Operation

Theft- Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Special Assignment Unit (SAU) deputies conducted a high visibility patrol check of the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station platform when they were flagged down by an adult female (victim) who had discovered her backpack had been stolen. SAU Deputies radioed a description of the stolen item. A search of the area led to an adult male (suspect) found to have the stolen backpack. The backpack was returned to the victim. The suspect was arrested. The suspect was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and found to have a No Bail felony warrant attached to his name. 

Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Special Assignment Unit (SAU) deputies conducted a patrol check at Norwalk Metro Passenger Station. They observed an adult male (suspect) loitering on the passenger station bridge. During a consensual encounter with the adult male (suspect), Deputies learned the suspect was a convicted felon on parole for attempted murder. During that consensual encounter, the suspect confessed to having an unregistered firearm in his backpack.  The suspect was arrested.

Battery on MTA Contracted Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault on contracted security personnel call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted MTA Contracted Security, who had an adult male (suspect) detained. Deputies immediately took custody of the suspect without incident. MTA Contracted Security (victim) stated he advised the suspect he could not enter the station through the emergency back gate. However, the suspect then became argumentative with Security.  The suspect proceeded to enter through the gates, at which time the victim attempted to grab the suspect to detain him. The suspect threw an elbow at the victim, striking the victim in the chest. The victim did not complain of any pain or injury and refused any medical treatment. The suspect was arrested.

December 02, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated while standing in the bus bay area at Norwalk Metro Passenger Station, an adult male (suspect) approached him and, without provocation, punched him multiple times in the head.  The victim dropped his cell phone during the altercation.  The suspect picked up the cell phone and ran down the stairs to the train platform.  The victim contacted Metro’s contracted Security, which confronted the suspect on the platform.  The victim was able to retrieve his cell phone. The suspect was last seen boarding a westbound train. Deputies conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect.  The victim sustained two minor lacerations to the face during the robbery but refused medical treatment. The suspect is still outstanding.

Persons Unresponsive

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Marine/Redondo Beach Metro Passenger station regarding an unresponsive person’s call for service.  Upon arrival, Redondo Beach Fire Department personnel were conducting CPR.  The adult male did not regain consciousness and was pronounced at the scene.  There were no signs of trauma or foul play.  The cause of death is unknown.  The Los Angeles County Coroner responded.

December 01, 2024

Robbery / Battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Culver City Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult female (victim #1) who told them while sitting on the platform at Culver City Metro Passenger Station, an adult male (suspect) approached her and forcefully took her cell phone.  As the suspect ran westbound on the platform with her cell phone, a good Samaritan tripped the suspect to the ground.  Two other bystanders then became involved in a physical altercation with the suspect and were able to recover victim #1’s cell phone.  The suspect ran down the steps from the platform to the street level, where, without provocation, the suspect punched an adult female (victim #2) in the back of the head one time before continuing westbound on Venice Boulevard.

The suspect was located and detained by assisting units.  The victims positively identified the suspect. Culver City Fire arrived on the scene and treated the victims.  Victim #1 was treated for minor non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the robbery.  Victim #2 complained of pain in the head but refused medical treatment.  The suspect was treated for minor non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the altercation with bystanders.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment. The suspect was arrested. 

November 30, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he exited the southbound train at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station and walked towards the Rosa Parks bus bay, waiting for the Metro Bus to arrive when he was approached by two adult males (suspect 1 & 2).  Suspect 1 wrapped his arm around the victim’s neck, placing him in a chokehold. While in a chokehold, suspect 2 punched the victim several times in the head. During the attack, the suspects stole the victim’s wallet containing $550, his cellphone, and several cards. The victim complained of pain in his head and neck but refused medical treatment. The suspects are still outstanding.

Battery on MTA Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Century Boulevard and Yukon Avenue in the city of Inglewood regarding an assault on a Metro Transit Bus operator call for service.   Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the MTA bus operator (Victim), who stated an adult male (suspect) threw a cup of coffee at her, striking her all over her upper torso after being told he could not smoke on the bus. The suspect exited the bus and fled from the location on foot.  Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Inglewood Fire treated the victim on the scene. The suspect is outstanding.

November 29, 2024

Traffic Collision (MTA Bus vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)) – Vehicle outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Lakewood Boulevard & Telegraph Boulevard in the city of Downey regarding a traffic collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the MTA bus operator (victim), who reported that a vehicle cut off the bus, causing minor damage to the front of the bus. The vehicle fled the location and was last seen traveling east on Telegraph Road, which was out of view. Several passengers inside the bus complained of pain and were treated on the scene by Downey Fire. One passenger was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Downey Police Department responded and handled the Traffic Collision. The vehicle is still outstanding.

November 28, 2024

Attempt Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to 119th Street/Willowbrook Avenue (A Line grade crossing) regarding two adult males (suspect 1 &2) trespassing on the tracks and possibly stealing copper wire. Upon arrival, Deputies detained both suspects pending a Grand Theft (copper wire) investigation.  Their investigation revealed both suspects had partially cut two sections of copper wire cable with a saw at the location.  The cable was not removed but was damaged and had to be replaced.  The Metro Supervisor arrived on the scene and estimated the damage replacement cost of the copper wire to be $1,500.  Both suspects were arrested.

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

For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at dtpenn@lasd.org.

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November 28, 2024

Attempt Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to 119th Street/Willowbrook Avenue (A Line grade crossing) regarding two adult males (suspect 1 &2) trespassing on the tracks and possibly stealing copper wire. Upon arrival, Deputies detained both suspects pending a Grand Theft (copper wire) investigation.  Their investigation revealed both suspects had partially cut two sections of copper wire cable with a saw at the location.  The cable was not removed; however, it was damaged and has to be replaced.  The Metro Supervisor arrived on the scene and estimated the damage replacement cost of the copper wire to be $1,500.  Both suspects were arrested.

November 26, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were flagged down at Long Beach Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery that just occurred.  Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated that upon arriving at the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station, he was approached by an adult male (suspect) who forcefully snatched his cell phone from his hand. The suspect ran off the train and westbound on the platform, which the victim took chased and confronted the suspect on the platform. The suspect pushed the victim off the platform and onto the westbound tracks. The suspect fled down the stairs and out of view. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured during the altercation. The suspect is outstanding.

Copper Theft – Suspects Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Avalon Metro Passenger station regarding a grand theft now (Copper Wire) call for service assisting LAPD. Upon arrival, deputies approached an adult male (suspect #1) on the platform who matched the description in the call. Once suspect #1 observed the deputies on the platform, he ran downstairs and southbound on Avalon Boulevard toward 118TH Street. Responding Deputies initiated a foot pursuit of a grand theft suspect via their handheld radio. Assisting units detained suspect #1 shortly after reaching the street level.

Additional units detained a second adult male (suspect #2) who had removed his black hoodie, threw it in a trash bin, and remained on the platform. Both suspects were arrested without further incident.  

November 25, 2024

Battery – Suspect Cited and Released

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger station regarding a disturbance call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Metro Security Officer (suspect), who stated that an adult male (victim) transferring from the blue to the green line attempted to enter the station through the emergency exit on the mezzanine level without tapping his Tap card. A short verbal argument ensued between the suspect and the victim. The victim eventually tapped his card. As the victim pushed a stroller with the kids and pasted the turnstile, he smacked a cup placed on the turnstile in anger. The suspect closed the distance on the victim and sprayed the victim with OC Spray. Based on the investigation, Deputies cited the suspect for battery and released him in the field.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the South Pasadena Metro Passenger station regarding a Domestic Violence call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated she was involved in an argument with her boyfriend, an adult male (suspect), which became physical. The victim sustained a bloody nose and soreness in her right finger. The suspect exited the platform and fled southbound of the location and out of view. Deputies conducted a check of the area, but they could not locate the suspect. South Pasadena Fire Department responded to the location and treated the victim for her injury. The victim refused to be transported. The suspect is still outstanding.

November 24, 2024

Attempt to take a firearm from Metro Security/ Assault / Trespassing – Suspect Arrested

While conducting a patrol check of the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger station, Deputies were flagged down by a Metro Security Officer who stated he and his partners were detaining an adult male (suspect) for refusing to leave the train when ordered. Metro Security added the suspect also attempted to pull one of the Metro Security Officers’ firearms from its holster and bite the Metro Security Officers several times while being detained. Deputies arrested the suspect.  The victims were not injured and did not require any medical attention.

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were flagged down at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery at Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station.  The adult female (victim) stated she was seated on the southeast side of Hawthorne Passenger Station waiting for an eastbound train to arrive when she noticed two adult males (Suspects 1 & 2) approaching her wearing ski masks and black hoodie sweaters. The suspects approached the victim and demanded all her belongings. The victim took a step back from the suspects, at which time the suspects grabbed her purse from her hands and ran upstairs (to the station’s street level) and out of view. The victim boarded the train and exited at Willowbrook when she saw the Deputies. The victim was not injured and denied any medical attention. Deputies searched for the suspects, but they were not located.

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Firestone Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery that just occurred call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) in a wheelchair who stated he was on the platform when an adult male (suspect) approached him wearing a black ski mask, and all black and forcefully stole his tablet and knocked him out of his wheelchair.  The suspect ran down the stairs and out of view.  Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.   Los Angeles County Fire Department responded; however, the victim was not injured and denied any medical attention. The suspect is still outstanding.

November 23, 2024

Robbery / Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery / Domestic Violence call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated that she and an adult male were arguing while riding the escalator from the Blue Line up to the mezzanine level when the suspect punched the victim twice in the face.  The suspect then dragged the victim from the escalator the rest of the way up to the mezzanine level turnstiles.  The victim was able to pull away and headed back to the escalator to retrieve her bicycle and belongings.  The suspect followed her, grabbed her and her belongings, dragged her back to the center of the mezzanine level, and continued to assault her.  The suspect then left the area with the victim’s belongings.  The suspect was later detained by responding Deputies while trying to leave Metro property. LA County Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for further evaluation.

November 22, 2024

Battery on an MTA Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 4th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard in the city of Santa Monica regarding a battery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated that while helping a passenger in a wheelchair exit the bus, an adult female (suspect) became agitated and started yelling at the victim and, for unknown reasons, pushed the victim in the stomach. The suspect then exited the bus and told the victim if I see you again, I’m going to hurt you. The victim stated he feared for his safety because the suspect was a regular and had previously caused problems.  The victim was not injured during the altercation. 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 dtpenn@lasd.org.

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November 20, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Avenue and Locust Street in the city of Inglewood regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated she was traveling southbound on the metro bus and got into a verbal argument with a group of riders (the suspect and three accomplices) who were being loud.  The bus operator noticed a commotion and stopped the bus.  The victim further stated she was going to call 911 when suspect 1 slapped her across the face and forcefully took her phone from her hand.  The suspect and the three accomplices exited the bus and smashed her phone as they ran off the bus and out of view. The victim sustained redness to the face.  Inglewood Fire responded to treat the victim for her injuries; however, the victim refused to be transported for medical treatment.  Deputies searched for the suspects but were unable to locate them. The suspects are still outstanding.

Traffic Collision Train Vs. Vehicle – Minor Injuries

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Graham Avenue and Nadeau Street in the city of Los Angeles regarding a vehicle vs Metro Transit Authority (MTA) train collision. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the train operator, who stated the train was going northbound on the A-line, and the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Nadeau Street when it collided with the train, causing a collision. Injuries were reported for the driver of the vehicle and a patron on the train. The vehicle’s driver was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation by Compton Fire. California Highway Patrol will investigate the traffic collision. 

Traffic Collision Bus Vs. Vehicle – Minor Injuries

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Crenshaw Blvd and 112th Street, in the city of Inglewood, regarding a vehicle vs Metro Transit Authority (MTA) bus collision. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the bus operator, who stated the bus was traveling southbound on Crenshaw Blvd and 112th Street when it collided with the vehicle.  Minor injuries were reported.  The MTA Supervisor responded to the scene along with the Inglewood Police Department.  The bus and vehicle sustained minor damages.  Inglewood Police Department will investigate the traffic collision.

November 19, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he was on the northbound train holding his cell phone in his hand when he was approached by an adult male (suspect) who walked up to him and forcefully grabbed his cell phone out of his hand and fled the location on foot. Deputies conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

November 15, 2024

Traffic Collision Bus Vs. Vehicle – Minor Injuries

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Griffith Street and Figueroa Street in the city of Carson regarding a vehicle vs Metro Transit Authority (MTA) bus collision. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the bus operator, who stated the bus was traveling westbound on Griffith Street and Figueroa Street when it collided with the vehicle.  Minor injuries were reported.  The MTA Supervisor and the Carson Sheriff’s Station responded to the scene.  The bus and vehicle sustained minor damages.  Carson Sheriff’s Station will investigate the traffic collision.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to 26th / Bergamot Street Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (witness) who stated two adult males’ (suspects) approached an adult male (victim) on the platform and started punching and kicking him. Suspect 1 pushed the victim onto the tracks. Both suspects left the location in an unknown direction.

Santa Monica Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for further evaluation. The victim is listed as in stable condition. The suspects are still outstanding. 

Sexual Assault – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to the 26th / Bergamot Street Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual assault & kidnapping call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated she exited the train at the Atlantic Metro Passenger Station when the train went out of service. The victim was walking towards the park when she was approached from behind by an adult male (Suspect). The suspect grabbed the victim by her neck, stated he had a gun, and kidnapped the victim. The suspect then forced the victim to walk further into the park and sexually assaulted the victim.  The victim broke free from the suspect, ran back to the train station, and boarded the Metro train toward Santa Monica.

The victim stated that the suspect followed her back onto the train. While on the train, the suspect approached the victim again and began choking her. A bystander intervened and contacted law enforcement. Deputies, along with local Police, arrived and took the suspect into custody.  Santa Monica Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for further evaluation. The suspect was arrested.    

November 14, 2024

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Pole) – Suspects Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a suspicious person’s call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he was smoking “meth” with an adult female companion named “Troubles” in the elevator at the location when an adult male (suspect 1) approached him. Suspect 1 approached the victim and asked, “Why are you fucking with my homegirl?”  Suspect one then began to hit the victim with a two-foot metal pole on the right side of his face and body. Simultaneously, the victim said three additional male adults (Suspect 2,3 & 4) approached him and began to punch him in the face and body. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The victim sustained injuries to the right side of his face and complained of pain in his stomach and body.  Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and transported the victim to the local hospital for treatment of his injuries. TSB Deputies conducted for the suspects, but the suspects were not located.   

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 dtpenn@lasd.org.

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November 07, 2024

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Duarte Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand Theft call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Supervisor who advised that unknown suspect(s) entered the location, cut the copper wire from the right- of- way track area, and stole copper wire valued at $3,015.  On November 6, 2024, a male adult was seen on Metro CCTV video footage at 2115 hours walking away from the location. The suspect is still outstanding.

November 06, 2024

Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding a disturbance call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contact the bus operator (victim), who stated he was approached by an adult male (suspect) who threatened to stab him.  The victim added that during a bus layover, the suspect approached him while he was seated inside his bus and demanded that he put the bus back in service.  The victim told the suspect that the bus was on a layover and would resume service in 15 minutes.  The suspect then became agitated, produced a box cutter, held it in a threatening manner toward the victim, and said, “Better hurry up, or you’re going to get cut up!”  The victim remained inside the bus and was able to close the doors.  Deputies arrived on scene, located the suspect and arrested him.

November 05, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger station regarding a robbery call for service.  Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he was on the northbound A line train approaching the Florence Metro Passenger Station when three males (suspects) walked up to him.  An argument ensued, during which one of the suspects grabbed two of his gold chains from around his neck, causing the chains to break.  The suspect then produced a knife and demanded the victim’s wallet and cell phone.  The victim refused and backed away.  The suspects exited the train and fled the location. The suspects are still outstanding.  

November 04, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult female (victim), who stated, she was standing near the west-end staircase on the street level when an adult male (suspect) walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder.  As the victim looked up at the suspect, he grabbed her gold chain from around her neck, causing the chain to break. The suspect took the victim’s chain and fled downstairs to the platform level, the suspect boarded an eastbound train and out of view. The suspect remains outstanding.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Gun) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to South Pasadena Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated he was threatened by an adult male (suspect) with a black 9MM handgun. The victim further stated the suspect was harassing passengers on the train.  When the victim approached the suspect to stop him from harassing other passengers, the suspect produced a gun.  The suspect then exited the train at the South Pasadena Passenger Station and fled in an unknown direction.  Deputies conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured during the incident. The suspect is still outstanding.  

November 03, 2024

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Atlantic Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated that he was threatened with a knife by an adult male (Suspect). The victim further stated his bicycle was secured at the platform bike rack when he noticed the suspect taking a light that was secured on his handlebars. The victim approached the suspect to prevent him from stealing the light, at which time the suspect then produced a knife and threatened to kill the victim. The suspect then ran and boarded the train with the light. The victim followed the suspect on the train.

Both parties exited the train at the next stop, where the confrontation continued. The suspect then grabbed a nearby electric rental scooter and threw it at the victim. The scooter landed on his feet, causing a small laceration on his foot. The victim was able to flag down nearby East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies. The deputies detained the suspect and notified Transit Services Bureau. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to evaluate and treat the victim for his injuries, but he refused any medical treatment. The suspect was arrested.

November 02, 2024

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Crenshaw Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated, while on the platform, an adult male (suspect) approached him and without any provocation began attacking him with a knife. The victim further stated that he did not know the suspect and had no verbal altercation or exchange of words with him. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and treated the victim for a 2-inch laceration to his left shoulder and a ½ -inch laceration to his left hand.  The victim was transported to local hospital for further medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. The suspect is outstanding.

November 01, 2024

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Hands) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Wardlow Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated that while riding the train, an adult male (suspect) was on the train pacing up and down the aisle holding a pair of scissors in his hands. Without provocation the suspect punched the victim on the left side of her face. The suspect then exited the train at Compton Metro Passenger Station and fled out of view. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and treated the victim at the scene for bruising and swelling to the left side of her face. The victim was transported to local hospital for further medical treatment. The suspect is outstanding.

Copper Theft – Suspects Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies conducted train rides on the Metro A-line. While on the train TSB Deputies located an adult, male (suspect) who was wanted for copper wire theft. TSB Deputies were able to exit the train at Duarte Metro Passenger Station and detain the suspect. The suspect was arrested without further incident.  

October 31, 2024

Assault – Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Avalon Boulevard and Realty Street in the City of Carson regarding a trespassing call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Metro operator, who stated that an adult male (suspect) was drinking an alcoholic beverage on the bus. The operator asked the suspect to exit the bus; however, the suspect refused and began yelling profanities and threatening the operator. Deputies tried to talk the suspect into exiting the bus, but he refused. 

Due to the suspect being in a wheelchair, deputies attempted to assist the suspect off the bus, at which time the suspect grabbed the handrail and began kicking the Deputies multiple times in the legs and groin. Deputies were able to gain control of the suspect’s arms and place him in handcuffs. While the deputies were placing the suspect in the back seat of the patrol car, he spat at the deputies, striking one of them in the face and eyes. The suspect was then transported to a local station for further processing.  

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 dtpenn@lasd.org.

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October 31, 2024

Assault – Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Avalon Boulevard and Realty Street in the City of Carson regarding a trespassing call for service. Deputies responded and contacted the Metro operator, who stated that a male adult (suspect) was drinking an alcoholic beverage on the bus. The operator asked the suspect to exit the bus; however, the suspect refused and began yelling profanities and threatening the operator. Deputies tried to talk the suspect into exiting the bus, but he refused. 

Due to the suspect being in a wheelchair, deputies attempted to assist the suspect off the bus, at which time the suspect grabbed the handrail and began kicking deputies in the legs and groin multiple times. Deputies were able to gain control of the suspect’s arms and place him in handcuffs. While the deputies were placing the suspect in the back seat of the patrol car, he spat at the deputies, striking one of them in the face and eyes. The suspect was then transported to a local station for further processing.  

October 30, 2024

Attempt Robbery/Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated he was selling his bicycle on the “Offer up” website.  The victim planned to meet with a male juvenile (suspect) at the Willowbrook Passenger Station to sell the bicycle. The victim was accompanied by his brother, and the suspect was accompanied by two juveniles. As the victim and the suspect were discussing the sale of the bicycle, the suspect hit the victim on the head with his skateboard and forcefully tried to take the victim’s bike. The victim’s brother held onto the bicycle, denying the suspect from taking it. The suspect and the additional juveniles fled the location.  The victim sustained a laceration to his head and was transported to the local hospital for treatment. The suspects are still outstanding.

Copper Theft – Suspects Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted the Metro supervisor, who stated that at approximately 0243 hours, Metro was monitoring surveillance cameras and saw what appeared to be someone cutting copper wire on the tracks near the platform.  TSB deputies were able to detain two of the three suspects involved.  Metro personnel positively identified both suspects.  The suspects were arrested.

October 26, 2024

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Crenshaw Metro Passenger Station regarding a family disturbance call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim), who stated he and his girlfriend (suspect) were involved in a verbal altercation. During the argument, the suspect began punching the victim multiple times in the face.  The victim attempted to walk away, at which point the suspect retrieved a collapsible baton and struck him with it. The suspect was detained pending a domestic violence investigation. Los Angeles Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.  The suspect was arrested.

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. While responding, deputies observed a male juvenile (suspect) matching the suspect’s description in the call at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Acacia Avenue.  Deputies attempted to contact the suspect and detain them; however, the suspect ran westbound on Imperial Highway through a local restaurant parking lot. The responding deputy initiated a one-person foot pursuit via his hand-held radio to maintain a visual of the suspect—additional responding deputies located and detained the suspect at the Hawthorne Passenger Station. The suspect was arrested.   

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

For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at dtpenn@lasd.org.

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October 23, 2024

Train vs Vehicle

TSB deputies responded to Colorado Avenue and 14th Street in the City of Santa Monica regarding a train versus vehicle call for service. Deputies contacted the train operator, who stated a white vehicle (NFD) made a left turn from Colorado Avenue to 17th Street in front of the train, causing a collision. After the train and the vehicle collided, the vehicle became disabled and remained at the location. The train had numerous passengers onboard who, at the time of this incident, did not complain of pain or injury. The train was moved to 17th Street Passenger Station where the patrons were offloaded and boarded a serviceable train. Santa Monica Police Department responded to complete the traffic investigation.

October 22, 2024

Grand Theft – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand theft person’s call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted a male adult (victim) who stated he was sitting on a northbound train when he was approached by four male juveniles (suspects).  One of the suspects pointed at the victim’s gold chain around his neck. The suspect then stated he would take it.  Another suspect continued to hold the train doors open, allowing the first suspect to snatch the victim’s chain and let all four suspects exit the train.  The victim stated he was not hurt. Suspects are still outstanding.

October 20, 2024

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

While TSB Deputies conducted a patrol check of the Willowbrook Metro Passenger station platform, they were ‘flagged down’ by a female adult (victim). The victim told the deputies she was waiting on the platform when a female adult (suspect) approached her and forcefully grabbed her cell phone from her hands. The suspect fled in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim stated she was hit in the head during the incident. Los Angeles County Fire responded and conducted an evaluation of the victim. The victim was evaluated and medically cleared.  The suspect is still outstanding.

Assault with a deadly weapon – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted both male adults (victim and suspect).  The victim told deputies he was on a northbound Metro Blue Line train when he and the suspect got into a physical altercation.  Upon the train arriving at Firestone Metro Passenger Station, the victim exited the train, at which time the suspect followed him off the train and cut him with a knife.  The victim sustained a laceration on his abdomen.  LA CO Fire responded and treated the victim for a superficial wound to his abdomen. The suspect was arrested.

October 18, 2024

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a domestic violence call for service. Upon arriving, deputies contacted the female adult (victim), who told them she and a male adult (suspect) started arguing on the platform. The suspect then put both his hands on the victim’s neck, choking her, for approximately 3-5 seconds.  The suspect then ran downstairs, toward the west side parking lot.  The victim stated that she never lost consciousness.  Deputy personnel searched the area for the suspect and located him hiding behind a pillar, covered in a blanket.  The suspect was arrested.

October 17, 2024

Trespassing – Suspect in Custody

TSB Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger station regarding a Trespassing on Metro property call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted Inter-Con Security, who was already detaining an adult male (Suspect). Inter-Con security stated the suspect was smoking and loitering on the platform.  Inter-Con security ordered the suspect to leave the location, at which time he became irate and, without provocation, brandished a pocketknife and threatened to stab them.  Inter-Con Security used pepper spray on the suspect, causing him to drop the knife.  Inter-Con security was able to detain the suspect pending the arrival of Deputy personnel.  The suspect was arrested.

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

For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Dorian T. Penn at dtpenn@lasd.org.

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October 17, 2024

Trespassing – Suspect in Custody

TSB Deputies Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger station regarding a Trespassing on Metro property call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted Inter-Con Security, who was already detaining an adult male (Suspect). Inter-Con security stated the suspect was smoking and loitering on the platform.  Inter-Con security ordered the suspect to leave the location, at which time he became irate and, without provocation, brandished a pocketknife and threatened to stab them.  Inter-Con Security used pepper spray on the suspect, causing him to drop the knife.  Inter-Con security was able to detain the suspect pending the arrival of Deputy personnel.  The suspect was arrested.

October 13, 2024

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm) – Suspect in Custody

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted three victims, who said they were sitting on a bus bench when an adult male (suspect) rode up to them on an electric bicycle and pointed a handgun at them for unknown reasons.   The suspect subsequently put the gun away, rode his bike onto the platform, and boarded a southbound train.  TSB Deputies conducted a search of the area and additional Metro stations. Deputies located the suspect near the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station and detained the suspect pending an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. The victims positively identified the suspect as the person who pointed a firearm at them and caused them to fear for their safety.  The suspect was arrested.  During a search of the suspect, an airsoft handgun was recovered on his person.

Traffic Collision on Metro Property

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Avenue and 120th south of the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station for a traffic collision call for service. The driver of a compact vehicle lost control of his vehicle and collided with a small pole on the east curb of the roadway.  The car then crashed into a 3-barrier pole at the pedestrian crossing south of Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station.  California Highway Patrol responded and conducted a traffic collision investigation.  The driver and his passenger were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.  A Metro supervisor estimated the cost to replace the poles at $600.00.   A bus/rail incident report was written to document the damage to Metro property. 

October 11, 2024

Grand Theft (Copper Wire)- Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand Theft call for service. Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor, who stated that at approximately 0400 hours, they received an alarm activation for metal theft. During the investigation, it was discovered that unknown suspects stole approximately 60 feet of copper wire. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $4,552. The suspect is still outstanding.

October 10, 2024

Metro Train Versus Vehicle Traffic Collision

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the intersection of 3rd and Woods Ave in the City of East Los Angeles regarding a traffic collision involving a Metro Train and Vehicle. The Metro train was out of service, no passengers were on board except the train conductor. A vehicle traveling southbound collided with the train. Neither the sole occupant of the vehicle nor Train Operator sustained any injuries or complained of any pain.

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 dtpenn@lasd.org.

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October 03, 2024

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Nadeau Street Crossing in the City of Los Angeles, between Firestone and Florence Metro Passenger Station, regarding a Grand Theft call for service.  Metro received a false occupancy alarm at the indicated location.  TSB Desk received a phone call from a Metro supervisor who responded to the location of the alarm and reported that approximately twelve feet of copper wire was stolen from the tracks at the Nadeau Street Crossing.  There was no suspect description.  The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $1800.  The suspect is still outstanding.

October 9, 2024

Sexual Assault

A TSB Deputy responded to Pasadena City College regarding a sexual assault call for service. Upon arrival Pasadena City College Police Officers had detained the suspect after a use of force had occurred with campus police. The victim informed the Deputy the suspect sexually assaulted him on the bus and followed him onto the College Campus.  Fire personnel were requested and responded; however, the victim refused medical attention. The suspect was arrested for sexual battery and transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail and booked.

October 09, 2024

Trespassing

TSB Deputies responded Willowbrook Passanger Station regarding a male adult (suspect) on the platform refusing to leave. Upon Deputies arrival they observed the suspect was unconscious. As Deputies turned the suspect on his side to ensure he was breathing, they observed a firearm in the suspects waistband. Deputies removed the weapon and saw it was loaded. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to provide medical aid to the suspect who was still unconscious. The suspect was transported to Martin Luther King Hospital in stable condition. The suspect was later released from the hospital and transported, booked at a station jail for Possession of a concealed loaded firearm.

October 10, 2024

Metro Train Versus Vehicle Traffic Collision

A TSB Deputy responded to the intersection of 3rd and Woods Ave in the City of East Los Angeles regarding a traffic collision involving a Metro Train and Vehicle. The Metro train was out of service, no passengers were on board except the train conductor. A vehicle traveling southbound collided with the train. Neither the sole occupant of the vehicle nor Train Operator sustained any injuries or complained of any pain.

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 dtpenn@lasd.org.

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Significant Events

October 03, 2024

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Nadeau Street Crossing in the city of Los Angeles, between Firestone and Florence Metro Passenger Station, regarding a Grand Theft call for service.  Metro received a false occupancy alarm at the indicated location.  TSB Desk received a phone call from a Metro supervisor who responded to the location of the alarm and reported that approximately twelve feet of copper wire was stolen from the tracks at the Nadeau Street Crossing.  There was no suspect description.  The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $1800.  The suspect is still outstanding.

September 30, 2024

Persons Deceased

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Lakewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a medical call for service.  Upon Deputies and the Los Angeles County (LA) Fire Department’s arrival, an unknown male adult was found unconscious and possibly overdosing.  LA County Fire personnel administered Narcan to the male; however, it had no effect on him.  LA County Fire personnel administered other life saving measures.  LA County Fire personnel pronounced the male deceased at the scene.  The Los Angeles Coroner’s Department responded and took control of the scene.  The cause of death is unknown.    

Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a trespassing call for service.  Deputies arrived and contacted Metro Security (victim), who detained an adult male (suspect).  The victim told Deputies the suspect was being escorted off the platform due to his level of intoxication.  While being escorted through the turnstiles, the suspect turned and spat at the victim, striking him in the face. The Compton Fire Department responded to the location and treated the victim for the liquid contact.  The victim refused any further medical evaluation. The Compton Fire personnel also evaluated the suspect for his intoxication.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation due to his history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and current state of intoxication.  The suspect was arrested.

Robbery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies respond to Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard in the city of Beverly Hills regarding a robbery call for service.  Deputies arrived on the scene and contacted an adult female (victim) who stated she and an adult male (suspect) were traveling on the bus when the suspect forcefully took a bag of food from the victim’s hands.  The suspect, who was holding a pair of scissors in his hand, caused some small lacerations to the victim’s right hand.  The victim attempted to confront the suspect; at which time the suspect pointed the scissors at the victim in a threatening manner.  The suspect exited the bus and fled on foot; however, he was quickly located and detained by Beverly Hills PD.  The victim positively identified the suspect.  The suspect was arrested for the indicated charge.  Beverly Hills Fire responded and treated the victim for injuries to her right hand; she declined to be transported for further treatment. 

Suspicious Package

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Terminal regarding a suspicious package call for service.  TSB received a call for a standalone black bag located near a high-voltage area on the lower level of the bus terminal between Bus Bay 3 and 4.  Deputies arrived on the scene, evacuated the terminal, and radioed for a bomb unit to respond.  TSB K9 Sergeant and K9 Deputy, responded.  While TSB K9 units were responding, an adult female transient arrived and claimed ownership of the black bag.  The female transient took possession of her property, and the terminal was re-opened for bus service. 

September 26, 2024

Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) deputies responded to Fillmore Metro Passenger Station regarding a Sexual Battery call for service.  Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was on the northbound train when the suspect sat beside her.  The male adult (suspect) grabbed the victim’s breast and rubbed her thigh.  The victim exited the train and ran off the platform to a safe location.  The victim was not injured and declined any medical attention.  Deputies searched the area for the suspect but met with negative results.

Battery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard in the city of Downey regarding a battery call for service.  Deputies arrived and contacted a male adult (Victim), who stated that while singing on the bus, a male adult (suspect) approached him and threw a cup of iced coffee in his face, saying, “Nobody feels how you feel.”  The suspect exited the bus and fled southbound on Lakewood Boulevard.  The victim complained of pain on his face.  Downey Fire responded; however, the victim refused any medical treatment and was released.  The suspect is 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.

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09/19

Assault on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station, regarding an Assault on Metro Security personnel. Deputies arrived and contacted Metro Security (victim) who stated a male adult (suspect) was attempting to board a Metro train without paying the fare. The suspect was told to pay for his fare or leave the property. The suspect became angered and assaulted the victim by punching him in the face. The victim defended himself by punching back. The victim also used pepper spray and a baton to overcome the suspects’ resistance. Additional Metro Security personnel assisted and were able to overcome the suspect’s resistance and place him into handcuffs. The suspect was arrested.

Possession of a Weapon (Sword) on Transit Property – Suspect Arrested

TSB deputies responded to Slauson Metro Passenger Station for reports of an individual brandishing a machete on the platform call for service. Upon arrival, deputies located a male adult (suspect) in possession of a large sword. The suspect was detained without further incident. The suspect was arrested.

09/18

Train Vs. Vehicle – Vehicle Driver Injured

TSB Deputies respond to 3rd street/Ditman Avenue in the city of East Los Angeles regarding a train vs. vehicle traffic collision. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the train operator who stated a Black Honda, made a southbound turn from 3rd Street in front of the train causing a collision. After the train and the vehicle collided, the train derailed off the tracks. The train had numerous passengers onboard who at the time of this incident did not complain of any pain or injury. The patrons were offloaded and boarded a Metro bus.  The driver was treated by LA County Fire and transported to a local hospital for unknown injuries. The train service was disrupted until the investigation was completed and Metro personnel attended to the derailed train. The traffic report will be completed by the California Highway Patrol Office.

09/17

Assault on Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Atlantic Boulevard/Live Oak Street, in the city of Cudahy regarding an assault on a bus operator call for service. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the bus operator (victim) who stated a male adult (suspect) was yelling and screaming asking for help on the bus. The bus

operator pulled the bus over at the above location to check on the welfare of the suspect. The bus operator stepped out from behind his safety enclosed area to talk to the suspect. The suspect without warning pushed the operator into the safety barrier causing the bus operator to fall toward the operator’s seat. The suspect exited the bus in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim was treated on scene by LA County Fire however refused transportation to a local hospital. The suspect is still outstanding.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Cane) – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputy was flagged down by a male adult (victim) who stated that he was struck in the head with a cane by an unknown male adult (suspect) while waiting on the train. The victim was bleeding from his left ear. Responding Deputies searched for the suspect but were unable to locate him. LA County Fire responded and treated the victim who was transported to a local hospital. The suspect is still outstanding.

09/16

Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to El Centro Avenue/Orange Grove Avenue, in the city of Pasadena regarding a domestic battery call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted both male and female adult (suspect/victim) who were in a dating relationship. Deputies contacted witnesses who stated they observed suspect/victims involved in an argument which quickly escalated into a violent physical confrontation. Neither male nor female suspect/victim sustained any visible injuries. The female suspect/victim told Deputies she ingested fentanyl before their contact at which time she was transported to local hospital for further medical evaluation. Both suspect/victims were arrested.

09/15

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Del Mar Metro Passenger Station, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was on the platform waiting on the train when a male adult (suspect) approached her and became argumentative. During the argument the suspect picked up a rock and threw it at the victim. The rock caused a laceration to the suspects forehead. LA County Fire responded and transported the victim to local hospital. The suspect fled the area on foot and out of view. The suspect is still outstanding.

09/14

Robbery – Suspects Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger Station, regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while on the train he was approached by two juveniles who asked him a question. While speaking with the Juveniles they forcefully took his cellphone out of his hands. The suspects were detained a short while later by Deputies. The suspects were arrested.

Robbery – Suspects Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station, regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while riding the train northbound from Compton Metro Passenger Station, he was approached by five suspects who punched him several times in the face/upper body and forcefully took his cellphone and wallet containing $20 in cash. The victim was extremely intoxicated and was unable to provide any further details about the incident. The victim was treated on scene by LA County Fire and transported to local hospital.  The victim sustained redness, swelling and several abrasions to his face. The suspects are all outstanding.

Domestic Violence – Two Suspects Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Passenger Station regarding a family disturbance call for service. Deputies contacted both parties involved. While conducting their investigation, deputies determined both parties were equally involved. Both parties were arrested. Due to the nature of the call Los Angeles County Fire Department, responded and treated both for non-life-threatening injuries. Both suspects were transported and booked.

09/13

Drinking in Public/Open Container – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies conducted a platform check of the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station. Deputies observed a female adult (suspect) drinking from an open alcoholic container. The deputies approached the suspect to detain and cite her for the open alcohol beverage. While detaining the suspect, a deputy involved, use of force occurred. One of the deputies grabbed both suspects’ arms to place them behind her back. While placing the suspect’s arms behind her back, the suspect flung her arms in an upward forward motion and broke free from the Deputy’s grasp. The Deputies immediately regained control and detained the suspect without further incident.

While the suspect was detained in the backseat of the patrol car, the suspect then began to spit in the direction of the front seat where Deputies were seated. The suspects spit landed on the neck of one of the Deputies.  The suspect was transported to the local hospital for medical evaluation. The Deputy was treated and released. The suspect was arrested and booked at the local Sheriff Station. 

09/12

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station, regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while on the platform she was approached by an unknown male adult (suspect) who without provocation punched her then grabbed her phone. The victim attempted to maintain control of the phone however the suspect produced a pen and slashed the victim across the face. The victim sustained a laceration to the left cheek. The victim was treated on scene by LA County Fire. The suspect fled the location on foot and out of view.

Suspicious Person – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to a suspicious person’s call for service at the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station.  Deputies contacted an adult male (suspect) matching the description on the call.  As Deputies detained the suspect, they applied control holds by grabbing the suspect’s arms from behind.  The suspect resisted Deputies efforts momentarily while being handcuffed.  The suspect did not have any injuries, nor did he complain of any pain.  No deputy personnel were injured.  Once the deputies ended their investigation, it was determined the suspect did not have any weapons, drugs or contraband on his person.  It was also determined the suspect was not under the influence of any narcotics or alcohol. The suspect was released in the field 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 Dorian T. Penn.

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