GPS DATA, CRIME STATISTICS & SIGNIFICANT EVENTS October 9 – October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025
ADW (Scissors) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the La Verne Metro Passenger Station
regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies
contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while onboard the Metro train, he was approached
by a male adult (suspect), with a pair of scissors in his hand yelling he was going to kill him. The
victim lifted his legs up to protect himself and the suspect grabbed his left leg. The suspect then
lost his grip, let go of the victim’s leg, dropped the scissors he was carrying and exited the train
at Glendora Station and fled in an unknown direction. The victim remained on the train, exited
at La Verne Passenger Station, and contacted the Sheriff’s Department. Responding deputy
personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured during the altercation.
The suspect is still outstanding.
October 13, 2025
Obstruct/Delay Rail Operations & Battery on a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were conduction patrol checks at the Santa Monica
Metro Passenger Station when they were flagged down by Metro security. Metro security
officers requested deputies to assist them with a female adult (suspect), who was on the Metro
train without a valid fare. The deputies contacted the suspect and explained she needed a valid
fare to remain on the Metro train. The suspect exited the Metro train briefly and reboarded
without paying for fare. The suspect was detained for obstructing/delaying rail operations.
Deputy personnel escorted the suspect off the Metro train and to an awaiting patrol vehicle.
When the suspect was being placed into the back of the patrol vehicle, she spat on one of the
deputies (victim). The suspect was arrested for battery on a peace officer and
obstructing/delaying rail operations. The suspect was issued a citation for the indicated
charges and released, pending a future court date.
October 11, 2025
Robbery (Strong-arm) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to 10th St and Beach Blvd, in the city of Buena
Park, regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult
(victim) who stated, while onboard a Metro bus, a male adult (suspect) grabbed the victim’s
cellphone from her left hand. A struggle ensued between the suspect and the victim. The suspect
struck the victim’s left wrist several times with his hand in a chopping motion until the victim lost
her grip and released the phone to the suspect. The suspect then took the victim’s wired
headphones by force. The suspect then exited the bus heading West on Beach Blvd. and out of
view. The victim suffered mild redness to her neck and left wrist and declined medical assistance.
The suspect is still outstanding.
ADW (Knife) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to California Ave and Tweedy Blvd, in the city
of South Gate, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon just occurred call for service. Upon
arrival, Deputies contacted a witness who stated, while onboard the Metro bus, he saw a male
adult (suspect) standing next to a male adult (victim), who was sitting down. The witness said the
suspect asked the victim for the time and the victim replied to the suspect. The witness said the
suspect then produced a large knife and unprovoked, stabbed the victim twice in his neck. The
suspect exited the bus at California Ave and Tweedy Blvd heading East on Tweedy Blvd and out
of view. LACO FD responded to the scene and treated the victim for his injuries.
The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital in stable condition to be treated for
his injuries. Responding Deputy Personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still
outstanding.
October 10, 2025
Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Rodeo Dr and Wilshire Blvd, in the city of
Beverly Hills, regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult
(victim) who stated, he was seated to the rear of the bus, next to the rear exit door. A male adult
(suspect) walked towards the victim, and suddenly and unprovoked punched the victim several
times to his head and torso. The victim ran towards the bus driver and requested to stop the bus.
The bus stopped at Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Drive. The suspect exited the bus and ran out of
view. The victim suffered minor bruises but was not transported to the hospital. The suspect is
still outstanding.
October 9, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station
regarding a grand theft report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a Metro
Supervisor who informed them 60 feet of copper wire was missing from the train tracks. The
Metro Supervisor did not know when the incident occurred. He estimated the cost to replace the
copper wire at $5,400. Responding Deputy Personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The
suspect is still 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 Jessica A. Bennett at [email protected].
