TSB Significant Incidents 08/01 – 08/08, 2024
08/08
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to Firestone Metro Passenger Station regarding a medical emergency. Deputies contacted an adult male (Victim) who stated while in the elevator, his bicycle brushed against the leg of another adult male (Suspect). The suspect became irate and punched the victim. The victim and suspect exited the elevator, and the suspect continued to physically assault the victim by throwing the victim’s bicycle at him. The suspect was located and arrested without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation.
08/07
Attempted Murder – Suspect Arrested
TSB Deputies responded to Allen Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) on the platform who stated she was assaulted in an unprovoked attack by an adult male, whom she did not know. The victim was punched numerous times and fell to the ground, where the suspect continued to punch her. The suspect pushed the victim onto the tracks and dragged her across the cement freeway divider and into the #1 traffic lane on the 210 Freeway. The victim was able to escape from the suspect and returned to the platform. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition pending further medical evaluation. The suspect was located and arrested at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Villa Street by LASD-TSB personnel without incident. A press release was authored and released to the media.
Battery on a Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in the City of West Hollywood regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator (Victim) who stated while stopped at the location, an adult male (Suspect) became upset with the bus operator because the bus operator did not stop at the Metro train station. The suspect punched the victim. The suspect exited the bus and fled the location. The victim refused medical treatment.
08/06
National Night Out
TSB hosted its annual National Night Out at Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station. More than 200 Metro patrons and local residents attended the event, which included a performance from Tommy the Clown and his T-Squad, free ice cream and tacos, a static display of law enforcement tools and vehicles, games, music, free backpacks filled with school supplies, and haircuts for the local children. National Night Out is held on the 1st Tuesday of every August across the US with the intent of building strong community relationships between residents and law enforcement.
Battery on a Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies were conducting a bus check at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and the 150 Freeway in the City of Los Angeles when they were flagged down by a bus operator (Victim) who stated while traveling southbound on Vermont Avenue, an adult male (Suspect) alerted the victim he wanted to exit. The bus operator was unable to stop the bus where the suspect had requested to stop due to construction in the area, causing the suspect to become upset. The suspect began to argue with the bus operator. When the suspect walked to the front of the bus to exit, he spat at the victim. The suspect exited the bus and fled the location.
08/03
Battery on a Bus Operator – Suspect Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Bandini Boulevard in the City of Vernon regarding an assault call for service. Deputies contacted the bus operator (Victim) who advised them that while travelling southbound on Atlantic Avenue and Whittier Boulevard in the City of East Los Angeles, an adult male aboard his bus approached the front of the bus and began tampering with the TAP machine. The bus operator advised him to stop. The suspect responded by reaching over the plastic protective barrier and punched him. Fearing for his safety, the bus operator stopped the bus and opened the bus doors. The suspect exited the bust and fled the location. The bus operator drove the bus to the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Bandini Boulevard in the City of Vernon pending the arrival of law enforcement. The victim refused medical treatment.
08/02
Robbery – Suspects Outstanding
TSB Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Deputies contacted an adult female (Victim) who stated she was standing in the bus bay when she was approached by two adult males (Suspects). One of the suspects simulated having a weapon under his shirt and demanded the victim’s purse. The victim, in fear for her life, handed her purse to the other suspect. The suspects fled the location on foot. The victim was not injured during the incident.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details contained 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 Kari Mercer.
