Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report

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Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report

Transit Services Bureau Weekly Report 800 170 TSB Staff

TSB SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS 06/27 – 07/04, 2024

07/03

Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery report call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated she was approached by a group of four to five male adults on the platform earlier that evening. One of the adults (Suspect) tried to grab her cell phone from her hand. The victim tried to pull away from his grasp, but the suspect held on to her hand and the cell phone. The suspect took her phone and fled the location on foot. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of 119 Street and Willowbrook Avenue in the City of Los Angeles to a vehicle stuck on the tracks. Deputies contacted a California Highway Patrol Officer who stated the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and crashed through the fence causing the vehicle to stop on the tracks. The suspect was arrested and transported to a local hospital for observation prior to the deputies’ arrival. The vehicle was removed from the tracks and Metro resumed normal operations. 07/02 Brandishing a Knife, Vandalism – Suspect Arrested TSB Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a person aggressively stabbing a barrier being used by Metro mechanics while they worked on an elevator. Deputies arrested the suspect who waved a knife in a threatening manner and punched several holes in the barrier the employees were using. The damage was estimated to be approximately $1200.

07/01

Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Central Avenue and Los Feliz Road in the City of Glendale regarding a man with a gun call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator who approached an adult male (Suspect) who was sleeping and observed a handgun in the suspect’s waistband. Glendale PD arrived on scene, evacuated the bus, and contained the scene. Deputies assigned to the TSB Special Assignment Unit (SAU) began giving callouts. The suspect exited the bus and was arrested without incident. A firearm with ammunition was recovered from the suspect.

06/30

Assault on a Metro Operator – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Montebello Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard in the City of Montebello regarding a business disturbance call for service. Deputies contacted the Metro bus operator (Victim) who stated an adult male patron (Suspect) became upset due to the bus not stopping directly in front of the bus stop and a verbal altercation ensued. The suspect approached the driver and started banging on the partition. The suspect bent the sheet metal, creating an opening. The suspect retrieved a fire extinguisher and swung it at the victim but missed. The victim took the fire extinguisher away from the suspect. The suspect was arrested without incident.

06/29

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Shenandoah Avenue and Slauson Avenue in the City of Ladera Heights regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated she was seated inside the bus when she got into a verbal altercation with an adult male (Suspect). During the altercation, the suspect produced a knife and lunged at the victim. Deputies located the suspect and arrested him without incident. The victim was not injured.

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.