Transit Services Bureau – Significant Incidents October 10 – 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
Trespassing – Suspect in Custody
TSB Deputies Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Norwalk Metro Passenger station regarding a Trespassing on Metro property call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted Inter-Con Security, who was already detaining an adult male (Suspect). Inter-Con security stated the suspect was smoking and loitering on the platform. Inter-Con security ordered the suspect to leave the location, at which time he became irate and, without provocation, brandished a pocketknife and threatened to stab them. Inter-Con Security used pepper spray on the suspect, causing him to drop the knife. Inter-Con security was able to detain the suspect pending the arrival of Deputy personnel. The suspect was arrested.
October 13, 2024
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm) – Suspect in Custody
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies arrived and contacted three victims, who said they were sitting on a bus bench when an adult male (suspect) rode up to them on an electric bicycle and pointed a handgun at them for unknown reasons. The suspect subsequently put the gun away, rode his bike onto the platform, and boarded a southbound train. TSB Deputies conducted a search of the area and additional Metro stations. Deputies located the suspect near the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station and detained the suspect pending an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. The victims positively identified the suspect as the person who pointed a firearm at them and caused them to fear for their safety. The suspect was arrested. During a search of the suspect, an airsoft handgun was recovered on his person.
Traffic Collision on Metro Property
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Avenue and 120th south of the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station for a traffic collision call for service. The driver of a compact vehicle lost control of his vehicle and collided with a small pole on the east curb of the roadway. The car then crashed into a 3-barrier pole at the pedestrian crossing south of Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station. California Highway Patrol responded and conducted a traffic collision investigation. The driver and his passenger were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. A Metro supervisor estimated the cost to replace the poles at $600.00. A bus/rail incident report was written to document the damage to Metro property.
October 11, 2024
Grand Theft (Copper Wire)- Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand Theft call for service. Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor, who stated that at approximately 0400 hours, they received an alarm activation for metal theft. During the investigation, it was discovered that unknown suspects stole approximately 60 feet of copper wire. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $4,552. The suspect is still outstanding.
October 10, 2024
Metro Train Versus Vehicle Traffic Collision
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the intersection of 3rd and Woods Ave in the City of East Los Angeles regarding a traffic collision involving a Metro Train and Vehicle. The Metro train was out of service, no passengers were on board except the train conductor. A vehicle traveling southbound collided with the train. Neither the sole occupant of the vehicle nor Train Operator sustained any injuries or complained of any pain.
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 [email protected].
