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Significant Events

March 06, 2025

Person Deceased

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Metro Bus Terminal regarding an adult male onboard a Foothill Transit bus in cardiac arrest.  When deputies arrived, the Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were conducting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  The male did not regain consciousness and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  There were no signs of trauma or foul play.  The cause of death is unknown.  The Los Angeles County Coroner responded and took possession of the deceased male.  The Foothill Transit bus was cleared to resume regular services.  There were no disruptions to Metro services, and no media inquiries were received.

March 05, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd Street and Graham Avenue in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had cut and stolen 44 feet of copper wire. The damage and repairs were estimated at $3,500.00.

Battery – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Train Station regarding a battery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim), who stated that without provocation, he was attacked by an adult male (suspect) while riding the train.  Deputies contacted and detained the suspect. The victim positively identified the suspect as the person who attacked him.  The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) responded to provide medical assistance, which the victim denied.  During the detention, a use of force occurred.  LACFD transported the suspect to a local hospital for further evaluation. The suspect was arrested.

March 04, 2025

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) and a female adult (witness) who stated an adult male (suspect) assaulted the victim on the platform. The suspect pushed the victim off the platform and onto the tracks. The suspect then jumped down onto the tracks and started throwing rocks at the victim. The Victim fled the platform, and the suspect followed him. The suspect then stabbed the victim in the back. The suspect fled the location and out of view. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, where he is listed in stable condition.  Deputies searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate. The suspect is still outstanding.

March 01, 2025

Lewd Conduct in Public – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Avenue and Paramount Boulevard in the city of Downey, regarding an indecent exposure call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies were flagged down by bus patrons.  The patrons pointed out the suspect, who was seated inside the bus.  Deputies were able to detain the suspect pending an indecent exposure investigation.  During the investigation, Deputies learned that an adult female (victim) observed an adult male (suspect) masturbating while on the bus.  The suspect was arrested for lewd conduct in public. It was later determined that the suspect was on active probation for burglary and was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation.  

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Hawthorne Boulevard and Imperial Highway in the city of Hawthorne, regarding a possible robbery that had just occurred call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who told them while riding the bus, she was involved in an argument with an adult male (suspect.)  The suspect pushed her and then grabbed her cell phone.  The victim attempted to maintain her grip on her phone but, out of fear, let go of the phone, and the suspect took it.  The bus operator intervened and told the suspect to give the victim her phone.  The suspect then threw the phone onto the floor, causing it to shatter.  The suspect exited the bus and was last seen heading eastbound from the location and out of view.  Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding. 

February 28, 2025

Willful Cruelty to a Child – Suspects Cited

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a trespassing call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro Transit Authority (MTA) Security (Suspect/Victim), who told them she had observed a male juvenile (Subject/Victim) walking on the tracks and up onto the platform.  MTA Security approached the juvenile to conduct a trespassing on the posted property investigation. During the investigation, the juvenile threw trash on the ground, at which time MTA Security told the juvenile to pick it up, but he refused.  MTA Security attempted to detain the juvenile to place him under citizens’ arrest at which time a struggle ensued, and the juvenile was placed in handcuffs, and law enforcement was called. 

Deputies contacted the juvenile, who told them MTA Security approached him, asked him a couple of questions, and then, without provocation, attacked him.  Deputies observed multiple injuries on the juvenile.  The juvenile was treated and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The juvenile mother arrived and wanted to place MTA Security under citizen’s arrest for child abuse.

MTA Security was cited and released, the juvenile was cited and released, and the juvenile’s mother was also cited and released

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 169th Street and Hawthorne Boulevard in the city of Hawthorne regarding a robbery that had just occurred in a call for service.  Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while riding the bus, he was approached by a male adult (suspect) who stated he had a gun and demanded the victim send him $1000.00 via PayPal.  The victim, fearing for his safety, complied and sent the money.  The suspect exited the bus and was last seen southbound from the location and out of view.  The victim said he was not injured and refused medical treatment.  Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.  The suspect is still outstanding.

Sexual Assault – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) desk contacted a Juvenile female (victim) and her mother in the lobby of the station to report being a victim of a sexual assault.  The victim said while she was seated on a Metro Transit Authority (MTA) Bus at Compton Boulevard and Willowbrook Avenue in the city of Compton.  A male adult (suspect) sat down next to the victim on the bus and began to show her a video from his phone.  The suspect then grabbed the victim and touched her on her buttock area.  The victim was able to flee from the suspect and seek help from the bus driver. However, the bus driver did not provide any assistance.  The victim exited the bus and called her mother.  The victim and her mother came into the Rail Operations lobby to report the incident.  Although the victim was not injured, she was still examined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The suspect is still outstanding.

February 27, 2025

Battery on Metro Contracted Security (Inter-Con) – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Platform Station regarding a battery on the Metro Contracted Security (Inter-Con) call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro Contract Security Officers (victim), who stated they were at the Santa Monica platform when they observed an adult male (suspect) enter through the emergency gate and began smoking. They approached the suspect and requested that he exit the platform. The suspect then flicked the cigarette at one of the officers, striking the officer in the chest. Security officers detained the suspect, and during the detention, the suspect attempted to throw feces at them. Deputy personnel requested TSB MET, and the Santa Monica Fire Department respond.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital and placed on a mental evaluation hold.

Theft – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the ROC station lobby regarding a theft call for service. Upon arrival, dispatch informed deputies that an adult male (suspect) had entered the lobby, activated the fire alarm, and stolen a package that was located on the counter. With the assistance of dispatch, the deputies were able to locate and detain the suspect. The stolen package was recovered, and 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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Significant Events

January 09, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Arrested

While conducting a Copper Wire Theft Operation on the Metro A Line, TSB’s South Special Assignment Unit (SAU) observed an adult male (suspect) on the tracks near the Manville Crossing. Deputies contacted and detained the suspect regarding trespassing on Metro property. During the contact the suspect was found to be in possession of large amounts of copper wire.  The suspect was arrested for the charge.

January 06, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Ave and 119th St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspect entered the location and stole 177 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $9,000. The suspect is still outstanding.

January 05, 2025

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded Artesia Metro Passenger Station, regarding a see the man report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspect entered the location and stole 300 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $2,000. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded Artesia Metro Passenger Station, regarding a see the man report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspect entered the location and stole 800 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $15,000. The suspect is still outstanding.

January 04, 2025

Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to APU/Citrus Metro Passenger Station regarding an Indecent Exposure call for service.  Upon the Deputy’s arrival, they contacted an female adult (victim) who stated, she had boarded an eastbound train at Lake Metro Passenger Station, when a male adult (suspect) sat in front of her, and started gripping his penis with both hands, with a smirk on his face looking directly at her.  The victim immediately became uncomfortable and exited the train at Downtown Azusa Metro Passenger Station.  The suspect did not exit the train.  The victim contacted Metro ROC regarding this incident and was advised to report this incident to LASD at APU Passenger Station. The victim contacted law enforcement and was able to positively identify the suspect, who remained on the train, in the same seating position.  The suspect was arrested.

Assault (Knife)– Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service.  Upon the Deputy’s arrival, they contacted a male adult (victim) and another male adult (suspect). The victim stated while he was on the train with his girlfriend, he observed the suspect starring at his girlfriend. The victim and the suspect then began to argue and the argument turned physical when the suspect produced a knife and began violently attacking the victim. The suspect slashed the victim with the knife on his lower back, which produced superficial wounds. LA County Fire responded to treat the victim, but he refused to be treated and or transported to the hospital. The suspect was arrested.

January 02, 2025

Assault – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the intersection of Del Mar Blvd and Madison Ave, in the city of Pasadena, regarding an aggravated assault call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated that while riding on the Metro bus, she and another adult female (suspect) became involved in a verbal argument, which became physical when the suspect struck the victim on the cheek with a power drill.  The victim sustained minor scratches on her cheek.  The suspect fled the location and out of view.  Pasadena Fire Department arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local Hospital for treatment. Deputies recovered the power drill and booked it into evidence at Temple Sheriff’s Station.  Deputies, along with Pasadena Police, conducted a search for the suspect. However, they were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded approximately 400 ft north of Willowbrook Ave and Manville St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspects entered the location and stole 223 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $16,232. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded approximately 50 ft north of Willowbrook Ave and 120th St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspects entered the location and stole 272 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $19,676. 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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Significant Events

January 02, 2025

Assault – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the intersection of Del Mar Blvd and Madison Ave, in the city of Pasadena, regarding an aggravated assault call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated that while riding on the Metro bus, she and another adult female (suspect) became involved in a verbal argument, which became physical when the suspect struck the victim on the cheek with a power drill.  The victim sustained minor scratches on her cheek.  The suspect fled the location and out of view.  Pasadena Fire Department arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local Hospital for treatment. Deputies recovered the power drill and booked it into evidence at Temple Sheriff’s Station.  Deputies, along with Pasadena Police, conducted a search for the suspect. However, they were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded approximately 400 ft north of Willowbrook Ave and Manville St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspects entered the location and stole 223 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $16,232. The suspect is still outstanding.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded approximately 50 ft north of Willowbrook Ave and 120th St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspects entered the location and stole 272 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $19,676. The suspect is still outstanding.

January 01, 2025

Possession of a Knife – Suspect Arrested

While conducting security for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl at Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station, Transit Services Bureau’s (TSB) Special Assignment Unit (SAU) conducted high visibility security checks of the platform when they noticed an adult male (suspect) wearing a tactical plate carrier with an open folding knife in plain view affixed to the plate carrier readily available. SAU Deputies detained the suspect. Upon conducting a search of the suspect, Deputies retrieved a baggie containing an off-white crystal-like substance and a drug pipe. The suspect was arrested.

Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested

While conducting security for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl at Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station, Transit Services Bureau’s (TSB) Special Assignment Unit (SAU) was contacted by Metro Security about a person with a gun on the train. SAU Deputies, along with Metro Security and Homeland Security Agents, searched the train and platform as patrons were exiting.

Metro Security updated information that the male adult (suspect) had a gun in his pocket, and the butt of the gun was showing. TSB SAU Deputies contacted the suspect at Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station and took him into custody without further incident. Upon conducting a search of the suspect, Deputies retrieved the pellet gun as well as several pellet packs from the suspect’s backpack.

December 31, 2024

Train vs. Pedestrian

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Mountain Ave, in the city of Duarte, just west of Duarte Metro Passenger Station, regarding a train vs. pedestrian call for service. Upon Deputies’ arrival, they contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that the pedestrian was walking westbound on the train tracks when he was struck by a westbound train. Los Angeles County Fire responded and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital for further evaluation. The pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

December 30, 2024

Assault on Metro Security Officer – Subject Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Duarte Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault on an MTA security officer’s call for service.  Upon the Deputy’s arrival, they contacted the MTA security officer (victim), who stated he observed six juveniles riding their skateboards and scooters on the platform.  The victim contacted the juveniles and told them they must leave the area. As the juveniles left the platform, one juvenile (subject) retrieved rocks from the tracks and threw them at the victim.  The victim was struck on the right arm and right side of his head.  The victim was examined at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire. The victim had no visible injuries and declined transportation to the hospital.  Deputies conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the subject. The subject is still outstanding. 

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Florence Ave/Alameda Blvd, in the city of Los Angeles, regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated while standing at the rear of the bus, she was approached by an adult female (suspect) who forcefully pulled her headphones off her head and ran off the bus.  As the suspect exited the bus, a good samaritan who observed the incident retrieved the headphones from the suspect and returned them to the victim. The suspect fled westbound on Florence Ave and out of view. The victim was not injured and declined medical treatment. The suspect is still outstanding.

December 27, 2024

Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult female (victim) who stated that while waiting for a train, an adult male (suspect) attempted to forcefully grab her cell phone out of her hands. During the attempt, a struggle between the victim and the suspect ensued. The suspect simulated a firearm with his hand, at which point the victim feared for her life and let go of her phone. The suspect fled on foot down the stairs and out of view. The suspect is still outstanding.

Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Azusa Metro Passenger Station regarding a person with a gun call for service. While en route, the call was updated that an adult male (suspect) had boarded the train and was traveling towards Irwindale Metro Passenger Station. Deputies reverted their response to Irwindale Metro Passenger Station; upon arrival, deputies contacted and detained the suspect without incident upon exiting the train.  Deputies conducted a search of the suspect and located an additional replica handgun in addition to the replica rifle the suspect was carrying.  The suspect was arrested.

Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding

Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Ave and 124th St, regarding a theft of copper wire report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown suspects entered the location and stole 250 feet of copper wire. The suspects cut the copper wire from the right-of-way track area and fled the location. The damages and repairs were estimated at $10,000. 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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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.