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Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report 800 170 TSB Staff

Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report

TSB Significant Incidents 08/29- 9/05, 2024

09/05

Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Box Cutter – Suspect Outstanding

TSB deputies responded to Firestone Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies contacted a female, adult (victim) who stated, she was involved in an argument with two female, adults (suspects) on the platform (NFD).  The victim further stated while sitting on the staircase at the Firestone Passenger Station she was approached by the suspects again.  Suspect #1 then pulled out an unknown sharp object and stabbed the victim three times in the right arm and one time in the back. Suspect #2 held the victim down and punched her.  The suspects fled the location toward the platform.  Suspect #1 was seen on CCTV running on the right-of-way and out of view. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment, where she was treated for four non-life-threatening wounds.  The victim was unhoused.  The suspects (seen on CCTV) did not appear to be unhoused. 

Robbery – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Atlantic Boulevard/Valley Boulevard in the city of Alhambra, regarding a disturbance on a bus call for service. Deputies contacted a male, adult (Victim) who stated while on the bus he got into a verbal argument with a male, adult (suspect). The suspect punched the victim several times in the face/upper body and forcefully took his cellphone. The victim sustained redness to the face but refused medical treatment.  The suspect was arrested.

Grand Theft – Suspect(s) Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Centinela Ave/Florence Ave, Inglewood regarding a copper theft call for service. Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor who stated that unknown suspects cut into a Metro fence line and stole 50 feet of copper wire. The estimated value of the copper wire is $1,500.

09/02

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted a female (Victim) who stated male (suspect) ran up behind the victim and forcefully removed the victim’s cellular phone from her hand and ran off the train and out of view. The Deputies conducted a search of the area for the suspects; however, they were not located.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Box Cutter – Suspect Arrested

TSB deputies responded to El Segundo Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies contacted two adult male (Victims) who stated they were involved in an argument (NFD) with an acquaintance which turned into a physical fight on the platform. During the fight, the suspect fell off the platform and onto the tracks. The suspect then climbed back onto the platform, retrieved a box cutter and swung it at the two victims, causing cuts to their hands. The suspect then fled westbound on El Segundo Boulevard. The suspect was located and arrested. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening cuts to their hands and were transported to local Hospital for further medical evaluation.

Obstruct MTA employee during course of their official duties – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to Del Mar Passenger Station regarding a trespassing call for service. Deputies arrive and contact Metro Security Officer (Victim), who stated, they contacted an adult male (suspect) for fare evasion. Metro Security informed the suspect that he needed to leave the area, at which time the suspect walked towards the victim while yelling. The victim, fearing he was about to be assaulted and pepper sprayed the suspect. The victim was not injured during the altercation.   The suspect was treated for irritation to his face by Pasadena Fire. The suspect was arrested and did not possess a valid TAP card. 

08/31

Bus Versus Pedestrian (Bicycle) – No Injuries

TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Somerset Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard in the City of Paramount regarding a traffic collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Southland Transit (STI) bus (MTA contracted bus company) operator who stated while pulling away from the bus stop, the bus struck a pedestrian on a bicycle. The pedestrian sustained a small laceration to the elbow.  LA County Fire Department responded, treated/released the pedestrian on scene. STI supervisor responded to the scene. This Traffic collision was documented/taken by Lakewood Sheriff’s Station.

08/29

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

TSB Deputies responded to Monrovia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated the was approached and attacked by another male adult without provocation. The suspect punched the victim and pulled him off the train. The suspect pushed the victim off the platform and the victim fell to the ground. The suspect fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.

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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TSB Significant Incidents 08/22 – 08/29, 2024

08/29

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Monrovia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated the was approached and attacked by another male adult without provocation. The suspect punched the victim and pulled him off the train. The suspect pushed the victim off the platform and the victim fell to the ground. The suspect fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.

08/27

Assault on a Metro Bus Operator – Suspect in Custody
TSB Deputies were flagged down at El Monte Bus Terminal by a Metro Supervisor (Victim). The victim stated an adult female (Suspect) just assaulted him. Deputies located and arrested the suspect without incident. Arrest Made While conducting platform checks at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station, TSB Detectives recognized an adult male who was wanted from a robbery incident that occurred on 08/01/24. The suspect was arrested without incident. 08/26 Vehicle Versus Bus Collision TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Almont Street in the City of Beverly Hills regarding a vehicle vs bus collision. The bus was travelling eastbound on Wilshire Boulevard when it struck the open door of a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the bus and vehicle sustained minor damage. Beverly Hills PD responded to the location and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Assault – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Elmbrook Drive in the City of La Mirada regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated the bus was full when he boarded. He located a seat with a plastic bag on it, and asked the adult female sitting next to it if she would move the bag. She did not respond, so the victim moved the bag, which caused the female to become upset. Another adult male (Suspect) who was seated nearby approached the victim and began punching him. The suspect exited the bus and fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.

08/25

Theft – Suspect(s) Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a copper wire theft report call for service. Deputies contacted Metro personnel who stated they received an alert at approximately 0315 hours and observed approximately 20 feet of copper wire missing from the track area approximately 300 feet south of the platform. The damage and repair costs were estimated to be approximately $500. 08/24 Assault on Law Enforcement Personnel – Suspect in Custody TSB Deputies were flagged down at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in the City of Santa Monica regarding a disturbance. Deputies contacted a Metro bus operator who stated an adult male (Suspect) was banging on the bus doors, demanding to be let in. The bus was out of service and the operator refused entry to the suspect. When deputies arrived, the suspect stated he wanted to go to jail and without provocation, assaulted a deputy. A use of force occurred. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation prior to booking.

08/23

Robbery – Suspect Arrested

TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Small Drive and Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Beverly Hills regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated an adult male (Suspect) approached her and threatened to kill her. Fearing for her life, the victim ran to the front of the bus. The suspect took the victim’s purse and exited the bus. Deputies located and arrested the suspect. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Carrying a Concealed Firearm – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to El Monte Bus Terminal regarding a person in possession of a firearm call for service. Deputies located and detained an adult male (Suspect) and recovered a firearm from his possession without incident. 08/22 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding TSB Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated while navigating through a crowded train, he accidentally bumped into another adult male (Suspect) who became irate and punched the victim several times. The victim stated he fell backward and lost consciousness. The suspect exited the train at Compton and fled the location on foot. The victim refused medical 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.