TSB Significant incidents 06/13 – 06/20, 2024
06/20
Battery on Transit Patron – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Disney Way and Harbor Boulevard in the City of
Anaheim regarding a fight between two patrons on board a bus. Deputies contacted the operator
who stated an adult male (Suspect) followed two female patrons onto the bus and they were
concerned about his behavior. The operator stated he told the suspect to exit the bus. A verbal
altercation ensued between the bus operator and the suspect. Another patron (Victim) intervened,
and a physical altercation occurred. The victim was medically treated in the field and refused
transportation to a local hospital. Deputies located the suspect and arrested him without incident.
06/19
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station regarding an adult male (Suspect)
following an adult female (Victim) and threatening to stab her and throw her onto the tracks.
Deputies contacted the victim who stated she met the suspect at the location to discuss their
relationship. After the conversation escalated into a verbal argument, the victim walked away from
the suspect. The suspect followed the victim around the platform and produced a kitchen knife
from his waistband as he threatened to throw her onto the train tracks and stab her. The victim
feared she would be stabbed and called police. The suspect fled the location. The victim was not
injured during the incident.
06/18
Grand Theft – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of 106th Street and Normandie Avenue in the City of
Los Angeles regarding a grand theft just occurred call for service. Deputies contacted the victim who
stated when the bus came to a stop at 106th Street and Normandie Avenue an adult male (Suspect)
snatched her iPhone 13 from her hand. The victim was caught off guard and did not struggle with
the suspect. The suspect exited the bus and fled the location. The victim was not injured during the
incident.
06/15
Attempt Oral Copulation, Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Artesia Metro Passenger Station for an assault call for service. Deputies
contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated she was walking northbound on the A Line tracks
north of Artesia Metro Passenger Station when an adult male (Suspect) approached her and started
making sexual remarks. When the victim ignored the suspect, he grabbed her by the throat and
attempted to force her head toward his penis. The victim was able to break free from the suspect’s
grasp and pepper sprayed the suspect. The suspect fled southbound and out of view. During the
struggle, the victim fell to the ground and was injured. The victim refused medical treatment.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the 12800 block of Lakewood Boulevard in the City of Downey
regarding a stabbing victim on the platform. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated
she was approached by an adult male (Suspect) who demanded money from her. The suspect struck
the victim with an unknown sharp object. The suspect fled the location. The victim was transported
to a local hospital in stable condition for further medical evaluation.
06/14
Assault on a Metro Operator – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Central Avenue and Windsor Road in the City of
Glendale regarding an assault on a Metro bus operator. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the bus
operator (Victim) who stated an adult female (Suspect) boarded the bus with a dog. The operator
told the suspect only service animals were allowed on the bus, and the suspect became
argumentative. The operator pulled the bus over and directed the passengers to exit. The operator
stepped out of the enclosed area to talk to the suspect, who punched the operator without
provocation. The suspect fled the location. The operator refused medical treatment.
Narcan Deployment
TSB Deputies were conducting a platform check at Lakewood Metro Passenger Station when they
discovered an adult male who was unresponsive in the east elevator. Deputies administered two
doses of Narcan, which revived the patient. The patient 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 Kari
Mercer.
