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.