TSB SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS 06/20 – 06/27, 2024
06/27
Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Knife, Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Florence Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated he was exiting the train when an adult male (Suspect) forcefully pulled him from behind and demanded money. A physical altercation occurred on the platform. The suspect stabbed the victim several times during the attack and took the victim’s phone. The suspect fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. The victim’s cell phone was located on the platform where the incident occurred and was returned to the victim.
06/26
Domestic Assault – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a family disturbance call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated he was involved in a verbal altercation with an adult female (his ex-girlfriend, Suspect). The victim attempted to walk away from the suspect, but the suspect threw an empty glass bottle of tequila toward him which struck him in his back. The suspect was arrested without incident. The victim was medically treated in the field and refused transportation to a local hospital.
06/25
Drug Sales – Suspects Arrested
TSB Deputies assigned to the North Special Assignment Unit (SAU) were conducting a crime suppression operation at the Lake Metro Passenger Station. During the operation, deputies assigned to the Rail Operation Center (ROC) monitoring the passenger station via remote CCTV cameras observed three individuals conducting a hand-to-hand drug transaction in front of the east side elevators on Lake Avenue. Deputies responded to the location and contacted an adult female (Suspect). As the deputies attempted to handcuff the suspect, she pulled away from them and a use of force occurred. The suspect was transported to a local hospital but was not injured during the incident. The other two suspects were arrested without incident.
06/24
Bus Versus Vehicle Collision
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and San Pedro Street in the unincorporated area of Compton regarding a Metro bus versus vehicle traffic collision. The Metro bus was traveling eastbound on Rosecrans Avenue in the #3 lane when it collided with a gray sedan traveling northbound on San Pedro Street. There were no occupants on the bus. The bus operator was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries pending further medical evaluation. The occupants of the vehicle, 3 adult females and 1 juvenile male, were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The juvenile occupant was declared deceased upon arrival. Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to the incident and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Robbery/Assault – Suspects Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated he was standing on the platform when he was approached by three adult males (Suspects) who forcefully pulled his phone from his hand. The victim chased after the suspects in an attempt to retrieve his phone. The suspects began to physically assault the victim. The suspects fled the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.
06/21
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies were conducting a platform check at Crenshaw Metro Passenger Station and were flagged down by an adult male (Victim) who stated an adult male (Suspect) who assaulted him on May 31, 2024 in Culver City was nearby. The incident occurred on May 31, 2024, and a report was authored by Culver City PD. The TSB deputies located and arrested the suspect without incident, and transported him to Culver City PD for booking. Spousal Assault – Suspect Outstanding TSB Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated she and her boyfriend (Suspect) were arguing. The argument turned violent when the suspect began to punch the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled the location. Based on the location of the incident, the California Highway Patrol was notified and provided a courtesy report.
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
