Significant Events
September 18, 2025
ADW – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Monrovia Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault on Metro employees, call for service. Before the Deputies’ arrival, the male adult (suspect) had already left the location. The victim told deputies that while working on lighting equipment in the area, the suspect approached the victim and, without provocation, produced a knife from his pocket. The victim, fearing for his safety, pushed the suspect to the side and distanced himself from the suspect. The suspect was then seen running from the area in an unknown direction and out of view. A witness to the incident advised TSB deputies of the suspect’s location in a nearby business. TSB units located the suspect, and the victim positively identified him. The suspect was subsequently arrested by TSB personnel for the above charge and taken into custody without further incident. The victim did not suffer any injuries from this incident.
September 17, 2025
Trespassing/ Delaying Metro Operations – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station, where Metro contract security (Inter-Con) personnel were detaining a male adult (suspect), who had no authorization to enter the train tracks. Inter-Com security personnel said they saw the suspect sitting on the tracks, preventing a Metro train from continuing its course. Security personnel at the location placed the suspect under private person’s arrest. TSB deputies conducted their investigation and took over custodial possession of the suspect. The suspect was arrested and cited with a notice to appear in court for the above-listed charges. The suspect did not have any injuries.
Traffic Collision – Train Vs. Vehicle
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Colorado Avenue and 11th Street, in the city of Santa Monica, regarding a Train VS. vehicle collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro train operator, who stated the vehicle was traveling southbound on 11th Street when it struck a Metro Train that was at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and 11th Street. No injuries were reported. The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle was transported to the local hospital to be evaluated for further reasons due to her age. Both the train and vehicle sustained minor damage. The Santa Monica Police Department arrived and will investigate the traffic collision.
ADW – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Allen Metro Passenger Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who told deputies that she was waiting to board the train at the Azusa Metro Passenger Station when she recognized a male adult (suspect) from days prior, when the suspect spat on the victim at Union Station. The victim said she approached the suspect and questioned him about the previous encounter. The suspect then produced a knife and told the victim, “I’ll cut you.” The victim said, fearing for her safety, she distanced herself from the suspect and boarded the train, believing the suspect had left the platform. The victim said once inside the train, she saw the suspect aboard the train and confronted him again. This time, the victim said the suspect exited the train at Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim did not suffer any injuries. TSB units searched the area at Sierra Madre for the suspect but were unable to locate him.
September 16, 2025
ADW (GBI) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to La Brea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, in the city of West Hollywood, regarding a fight call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted an adult male and female (victims 1 & 2) who stated they were on the bus with a male adult (suspect/friend) when they began fighting over earphones. The victims said the suspect started punching them several times on their heads. Victim 1 fell back and struck his head. The suspect exited the bus and left in an unknown direction. Both victims suffered facial injuries and a minor laceration. Los Angeles City Fire arrived on scene and evaluated the victims. They both refused to be transported to a local hospital. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery on MTA Contract Security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Passenger Station regarding a Battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Metro’s Contract Security (Inter-Con) (victim), who stated that security (victim/partner) contacted a male adult (suspect) because his TAP card was not properly tapped on the turnstile. The suspect ignored the victim’s orders to return to the turnstile. The victim advised the suspect that he needed to exit the platform. The suspect became agitated and smacked the victim’s hat off his head, which came into contact with the victim’s head. The suspect was taken into custody pending the arrival of deputy personnel. The victim was not injured and refused medical. The suspect was arrested.
September 15, 2025
Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lakewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a Battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered the male adult (victim) had already been transported to the local hospital. Deputies contacted the victim in the emergency room, who told them all he remembered was feeling dizzy and falling to the ground. Deputies were able to observe the footage from the security cameras and saw the following: they observed a male adult (suspect) walk behind the victim and punch the victim in the side of the face. The victim then fell to the ground. Deputies returned to the scene but were unable to locate any witnesses or the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
September 14, 2025
Traffic Collision – Metro Bus Vs. Vehicle
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Artesia Boulevard and Prairie Avenue, in the city of Torrance, regarding a Metro Bus VS. vehicle collision call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator, who stated that while operating the bus, a vehicle (Nissan) collided with the bus, causing damage to the front and driver’s side of the bus. The other vehicle had minor damage to the rear passenger side area. The bus operator complained of pain in his finger, shoulder, and hip. The Torrance Fire Department responded and evaluated the bus operator for his injuries, but he refused to be transported. There were four (4) patrons on the bus who all stated they were not injured. The other vehicle’s driver and three (3) other occupants stated they were not injured. The Torrance Police Department responded and will handle the traffic collision investigation.
September 12, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Century Sheriff’s Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told them on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1240 hours, he was getting on the elevator at Firestone Metro Passenger Station, when a male adult (Suspect) approached him and without provocation punched him one time in the face (right eye/cheek area). The victim fell to the ground and lost consciousness for a couple of seconds. When he woke up, the victim observed that the suspect was attempting to take his scooter, which he had fallen on. The suspect was able to wrestle the scooter away from the victim. The victim ran upstairs to the platform to try to get help. When he returned to the street level, he saw his scooter leaning up against the wall, and the suspect was running westbound on Firestone Boulevard. The victim recovered his scooter, walked home, and called 911. The victim went to the hospital on Saturday night (September 13) and was diagnosed with a maxillary sinus fracture. The victim had bruising below his right eye. The suspect is still outstanding.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 126th Street and Avalon Boulevard in the city of Los Angeles (LA). Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the bus operator (victim) regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. The bus operator said a female adult (witness) approached her and said a male adult (suspect) on the bus had a knife. The bus operator pulled the bus over at the indicated location, and the suspect approached the front of the bus with his hand in his pocket. The bus operator told the suspect to get off the bus. The suspect yelled, “Shut up or I’ll cut you,” and then exited the bus and fled southbound on Avalon Boulevard and out of view. The bus operator said the suspect never brandished a knife, but had his hand in his pocket, which made her fear for her safety. The female patron had already left the scene and did not provide her observations. Deputies searched the area for the suspect, but he was not located. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. Suspect is outstanding.
Assault – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the local hospital regarding a battery report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told deputies that as he attempted to use his tap card at the Firestone Metro Passenger station, the victim realized he was short on funds and started asking for money when he was suddenly hit over the head by someone. The victim does not know who or what it was. The strike on his head rendered him unconscious. The victim said when he came to, he saw blood on his head and shirt. The victim decided to leave the passenger station and called 911 from home. The victim said he suffered a laceration to the right side of his head. The victim was subsequently transported to the local hospital from his home for further medical evaluation of his injuries. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Artesia Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who told Deputies that while waiting at the Artesia Metro Passenger Station, she was approached by a male adult (suspect) who walked up to her and asked her for money. The victim told the suspect she did not have any money to give him. The suspect then yelled at the victim and threw a liquid onto her clothing. The suspect then fled the location and boarded a bus. TSB deputies later located the bus and detained the suspect. The victim positively identified the suspect during a field show-up. The suspect was arrested for battery. The victim did not have any injuries, nor did she complain of any pain.
Safety Hazard – Patient Rescued
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lakewood Metro Passenger Station regarding a female stuck between a fence and a wall, call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (patient) who was pinned between a decorative wall and a fence on the passenger platform. The patient stated she had attempted to climb up the wall but ended up getting stuck and unable to pull herself out. The Downey Fire Department arrived and was able to retrieve the patient from the tight space safely. The patient was further transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The TSB Mental Evaluation Team (MET) evaluated the patient and placed the patient on a mental hold.
September 11, 2025
Robbery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that while sitting on the train, he was approached by a female adult (suspect) who walked up to him while holding a pepper spray can in her right hand. The victim stated that the suspect motioned to the victim without saying a word, asking him to hand over his property. The victim said he feared for his life and gave the suspect his backpack containing a cellphone, his CA ID card, and other miscellaneous items, valued at $70. The victim said the suspect then walked out of the train at the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station in an unknown direction and out of view. The victim did not suffer any injuries. The suspect is still currently outstanding.
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].
