Significant Events
February 12, 2025
Robbery
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated that while standing on the platform, an adult male (suspect) approached him and started a conversation with him. The victim and suspect began arguing about the military and became involved in a physical fight. During the fight, the victim said his backpack containing tools and other items ($300 value) fell onto the platform. The suspect picked up the backpack and ran down the stairs, out of view. The victim was very intoxicated and could not provide any additional information. The victim said he was not injured and refused medical treatment. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
Trespassing on MTA Property / Fugitive – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Hawthorne Metro Passenger Station regarding a male trespassing on the tracks call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male(suspect). The suspect appeared agitated, throwing objects and jumping on and off the platform onto the right of way of the tracks, disrupting train operations. TSB Deputies located and detained the male pending a trespassing investigation. While detained, Deputies, using department-issued equipment, discovered the male had a full extradition warrant out of Mississippi for failing to register as a sex offender. Deputies contacted the police agency in Mississippi, and they agreed to extradite the suspect. The suspect was arrested and awaited his extradition.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 119th Street in the city of Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had cut and stolen 33 feet of copper wire. The damage and repairs were estimated at $25,000.00.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Colorado Avenue & 5th Street in the city of Santa Monica regarding a Vandalism to a bus call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator, who stated an adult male (suspect) became upset after she denied his advances for a date. The bus operator told the suspect, who was carrying a plastic crate, to exit the bus due to being at the last stop. Upon exiting the bus, the suspect hit the window of the bus door with his crate, causing it to crack. The suspect attempted to leave the area but was located and arrested. The Metro Supervisor estimated the damage to the bus door to be $280.00. The suspect did not threaten the bus operator.
February 11, 2025
Elder Abuse – Suspects Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Norwalk Boulevard & Rosecrans Avenue, in the city of Norwalk, regarding a battery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated that several teens, two juvenile males and one juvenile female (subjects), were loud and boisterous on board the bus. The victim, an elderly male, asked the subjects to be quiet while on the bus, and a verbal altercation ensued between the victim and the subjects. The victim was punched in the face several times by the subjects. Upon the bus coming to a stop, the subjects exited the bus and fled in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim sustained swelling and lacerations to his cheek and forehead. The Los Angeles County Fire Department treated the victim on scene and was transported to the local Hospital for further treatment/evaluation. The subjects are still outstanding.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had cut and stolen 20 feet of copper wire. The damage and repairs were estimated at $25,000.00.
February 10, 2025
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Willowbrook Bus Layover regarding a theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted The Bus Operator (Victim), who stated an adult male (suspect) entered his parked bus and stole his Metro jacket, which was in the driver’s seat. The suspect exited the bus and ran towards the Willowbrook platform, where TSB Deputy personnel detained him. The victim’s jacket was recovered, and the suspect was arrested.
February 09, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Nadeau Street (South A-line) regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had cut and stolen 15 feet of copper wire. The damage and repairs were estimated at $1550.00.
February 07, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Hawthorne Boulevard and Imperial Highway in the city of Hawthorne regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Hawthorne Police Department, which was already on the scene. They stated an adult male (victim) and a juvenile male (suspect) started arguing with him over seating on the bus. During the argument, the suspect pulled out a knife, pointed it at the victim, and stated, “I will stab you.” Upon the bus coming to a stop, both the suspect and victim exited the bus. Hawthorne Police Department assisted with detaining the suspect without incident before the Deputies’ arrival. The suspect was arrested. The victim was not injured during the incident.
February 06, 2025
Attempt Robbery / Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding an attempted robbery/ assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male (victim) who stated while waiting for his ride on the platform, an adult male (suspect) approached him, pointed a gun at him, and demanded all his property. The victim, fearing for his life, pepper sprayed the suspect. The suspect fled on foot north on the platform and out of view. The victim was not injured during the incident. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
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.
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].
