08/31
Special Teams Saturation Patrol to Begin
The TSB Special Assignment Unit (SAU) along with the Commuter Enhancement Team (CET) will begin conducting extra patrol on the Blue/A-Line. Uniformed deputies will ride trains and patrol Metro passenger stations. Appropriate law enforcement action will take place for suspects who commit any crime on Metro trains or property.
Strong-Arm Robbery (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies contacted a female adult (Victim) at Canon Road and Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of Santa Monica. The victim said she was riding on a Metro bus when a female adult (Suspect) approached her, forcibly took the victim’s cell phone, and broke the victim’s nail during the struggle. The suspect exited the train and fled on foot. TSB Deputies located and arrested the suspect. The victim’s cell phone was recovered and returned to the victim.
08/29
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife / Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to the Rosa Parks bus layover regarding a rescue/possible assault with a deadly weapon call for service. The deputies contacted a female adult (Victim 1), who stated a male adult (Suspect) began to yell at her to get out of the way. The suspect produced a machete and swung it at her. Victim 1 attempted to defend herself with her right hand, but the machete made contact with her right ring finger. She refused medical treatment. The suspect fled the location and attacked another male adult (Victim 2) at 119th Street/Wilmington Avenue. The suspect swung the machete at Victim 2, hitting him on the right forearm, right ring finger, and left arm between the shoulder and elbow. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, pending further examination. TSB deputies located the suspect and arrested him without incident.
Robbery (Suspects Outstanding)
TSB Deputies were flagged down at Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station by a male adult (Victim) who stated he had been assaulted and robbed. The Victim stated while he was waiting for the train on the platform, he was approached by two male adults (Suspect 1 and Suspect 2). Suspect 1 grabbed his gold chain necklace from around his neck. The Victim began to fight back and struggled with both suspects. The suspects pushed the victim onto the tracks and fled the location with the gold chain. Suspect 1 used the elevator and Suspect 2 used the stairs to leave the location and went out of view. The Victim suffered injuries to his face but refused medical treatment.
08/26
De-Escalation Training Held for Foothill Transit Bus Operators
Transit Mental Evaluation Team (TMET) Deputies provided several Foothill Transit operators with de-escalation training that covered a variety of mental health topics. The purpose of the training was to provide Foothill Transit operators with the opportunity to learn about the challenges of encountering individuals experiencing mental health crises on Foothill Transit buses, how to deescalate any issues, and who to contact in a classroom setting. Due to the success of the course, TMET Deputies will continue the training and offer it to an additional 600 contracted Foothill Transit personnel with the intent to offer it to Metro train and bus operators in the near future. Currently, Foothill Transit contracts with TSB to provide safety and security to bus operators and patrons, as well as provide high-visibility security at the Pomona Transit Center.
08/25
Homicide Investigation (Suspect Outstanding)
TSB Deputies responded to a trash fire call for service at the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station. Upon arrival, deputies extinguished the fire and discovered human remains. LASD Homicide was contacted, responded to the location, and assumed control of the investigation.
Criminal Threats & Delaying Operations (Suspect Arrested)
TSB Deputies responded to the intersection of Greenstone Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue in the City of Norwalk to a disturbance call for service on a bus. Upon arrival, the bus operator (victim) stated a male suspect threatened to kill him. The suspect fled the location but was located by TSB deputies and arrested.
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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.
