Significant Events
August 13, 2025
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 unknown persons had stolen approximately 800 feet of copper wire. There was no suspect description. The supervisor estimated the cost of replacing the copper wire to be $20,000. The suspect is still outstanding.
August 11, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Metro Bus Terminal regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that he boarded a Metro bus at 1st st. and Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles (LA) when an argument ensued between the victim and a male adult (suspect) on the bus. During the ride from Downtown LA to the El Monte terminal, the suspect punched the victim, and an assault occurred. The El Monte Police Department arrived at the scene before TSB deputies and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested for the charges listed above. The victim was treated on scene by paramedics. The El Monte Police Department will handle the investigation.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Valley Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard regarding an assault with a deadly weapon, call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated that she boarded a bus and was approached by a male adult (suspect), who started yelling at her for no apparent reason. The suspect then exited the bus and unprovokedly threw an aluminum can at the victim, striking the victim on the face, causing a minor laceration. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries. TSB deputies searched the area, attempting to locate the suspect, but met with negative results. The suspect is still outstanding.
August 10, 2025
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willobrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station regarding a trespassing call for service. Upon arrival, deputies detained an adult male (the suspect), who was walking along the train tracks, causing disruptions and delays in the train’s normal operations. The suspect was cited for trespassing charges; however, he remains in custody for a no-bail warrant. The suspect was booked for a no-bail warrant.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted two female adults (victims 1 & 2) who stated that a male adult (suspect) believed they were laughing and making fun of him. An argument ensued between the suspect and the victims. The suspect produced a knife and a taser, threatening to use them against the victims. Deputies arrived and were able to detain the suspect. The victims were not injured. The suspect was later arrested and booked on the above charges.
August 08, 2025
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Slauson Metro Passenger Station for an unrelated call for service of a suspicious person. During the call, Deputies were “flagged down” by a female adult (victim) who stated her cell phone was stolen by a male adult (suspect) while on the Metro Train. The deputies detained the suspect pending investigation into a theft. The victim had another cell phone and used it to call the stolen phone. When the victim dialed the stolen phone, it rang and was recovered from the suspect. The victim positively identified the phone as hers. The suspect was arrested and booked for the indicated charge.
Assault with Tear Gas – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies located a wanted female, adult (suspect) involved in several assaults in the city of Pasadena. On July 28, 2025, at the Allen Metro Passenger Station, the suspect sprayed Tear Gas at a Metro passenger’s (victim) face, causing injury to the victim. A second incident occurred at South Pasadena Metro Passenger Station on July 30, 2025, where the suspect sprayed numerous Metro passengers (victims) in the facial area with Tear Gas, causing several injuries. Information was distributed to the TSB personnel about the suspect and the incident. On August 08, TSB deputies located and identified the suspect responsible for the above crimes. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above crimes.
August 07, 2025
Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Manchester Avenue and Market Street, in the city of Inglewood, regarding a robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was entering the bus when a male adult (suspect) dragged her down to the floor of the bus by her hair. The suspect then snatched a gold chain from her neck. The suspect then exited the bus and fled in an unknown direction. The victim was treated on scene by the Inglewood Fire Department for her injuries. The victim refused to be transported to the hospital. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
Grand Theft – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a Grand Theft call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated she was entering the station when a male adult (suspect) approached her while on a bike and grabbed her two necklaces from her neck. The suspect then fled southbound and out of view. The victim was not injured. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
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].
