Significant Events
February 06, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had damaged multiple wires on track 1. The Metro Supervisor confirmed that no wires were missing or stolen; they were just damaged. The damage and repairs were estimated at $250.00.
February 05, 2025
Battery on MTA Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Whittier Boulevard and Keenan Avenue in the city of East Los Angeles regarding an assault on a bus operator call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted The Bus Operator (Victim), who stated an adult male (suspect) boarded the bus and immediately became argumentative with her. The victim stopped the bus and told the suspect to get off. The suspect became irate and spat at the victim, striking her on the face. The suspect exited the bus and rode his bike westbound on Whittier Boulevard and out of view. The victim was seen by Los Angeles County Fire personnel before the Deputies arrived. A search for the suspect was conducted but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery on MTA Contract Security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to South Pasadena Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery on an MTA contact security call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted MTA Contract Security Officers, who stated they were providing security on the platform when they were approached by an adult male (suspect) who, without provocation and for unknown reasons, knocked one of the MTA contracted security (victim) glasses off his face. The suspect was arrested. The victim was not injured and declined medical attention.
Robbery (Strong Arm) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Santa Monica Boulevard and La Jolla Avenue regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted two adult females (victim 1 and victim 2) who stated while on board a Metro bus near Santa Monica Blvd and Highland Ave, in the city of West Hollywood. The victims were approached by an adult male (suspect), at which time the suspect attempted to take victim 1’s phone and shoes. Victim 1 held on to her items, and the suspect began to punch Victim 1 numerous times on her upper torso. Victim 2 attempted to intervene; the suspect then punched the victim 2 numerous times on her head. The suspect then took victim 1’s hat and exited the bus. The suspect fled northbound La Jolla Avenue from Santa Monica Blvd and out of view. The victims were transported to the local hospital for further medical evaluation. Deputies attempted to locate the suspect but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 92nd Street and Graham Avenue in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that unknown persons stole approximately 103 feet of copper wire from the tracks between 01/31/2025, 0000 hrs, and 02/05/2025, 1100 hrs. The Metro Supervisor was unable to provide any suspect information. The damage and repairs were estimated at $6000.00.
February 04, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Azuza Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who was standing on the platform when he was approached by an adult male (suspect). Both the suspect and the victim became involved in an argument, at which time the suspect pulled out a knife. The victim backed away from the suspect; however, the suspect lunged at the victim with the knife. The victim ran northbound, off the platform, and out of view. Unknown passengers flagged down deputy personnel and were able to detain the suspect. Deputy personnel reviewed CCTV footage of the incident and arrested the suspect for the assault.
Suspicious Person on MTA Platform – Patient placed 5150 Hold
While patrolling Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station, Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were flagged down regarding a person swinging a mallet aggressively near pedestrians. Deputies quickly devised a plan of approach and contacted an adult female (patient) on the east sidewalk of Willowbrook Avenue, north of Imperial Highway. After talking with her, Deputies got the patient to drop the mallet. Upon detaining the patient, she attempted to pull away from them; however, using a firm grip, Deputies were able to overcome her resistance and place her in handcuffs. Nobody was injured during the contact. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and placed on a 5150 hold.
February 01, 2025
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Azuza Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery that had just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who told them while standing on the platform, an adult male (suspect) approached him and started a conversation with him, and without provocation, punched him in the face and stole his money from his pocket. The suspect fled the location on a southbound train. While the deputies were interviewing the victim, the victim saw the suspect on a northbound train. Deputies detained the suspect, which the victim positively identified as the person who punched him in the face and stole his money. The suspect was arrested. The victim was treated on scene by Los Angeles County Fire but declined further treatment.
January 30, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Caroline Avenue in the city of Culver City regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated unknown persons stole approximately 30 feet of copper wire cables from the tracks. The suspect(s) also cut the fence to enter the tracks, causing damage to the fence. The supervisor could not provide a date/time when the copper wire was last seen. The Metro Supervisor was unable to provide any suspect information. The damage and repairs were estimated at $5000.00.
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].
