Transit Services Bureau – Significant Incidents September 26- October 03, 2024
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.

