Significant Events
August 27, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Bus Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon now on call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated that while on the bus, he got into a verbal altercation with another male adult (suspect). During the incident, the suspect threatened to stab the victim. The victim, fearing for his safety, moved to the back of the bus. When they arrived at the El Monte terminal, the suspect pulled out a knife from his waistband and followed the victim around, threatening him. Deputies contacted the suspect, interviewed him and the witnesses, and arrested him for the above charge. Neither the victim nor the suspect was injured during the incident.
Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Memorial Park Metro Passenger Station regarding a possible sexual battery. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female (victim), who told them that while riding the Metro, she was touched inappropriately by a male adult (suspect). The suspect was already on the train when he sat next to her and began a conversation. The suspect reached down with his hand and rubbed it on the victim’s leg. The victim told the suspect to stop, but he continued to get closer and put his arm around her body, touching her right breast. The victim was able to break free and contacted Metro personnel as the train pulled into the station. The suspect exited the train and left the area on foot. The victim was not injured during the incident. A search for the suspect met with negative results.
Battery on Transit Passenger – Suspect Cited
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who reported that while she was boarding a bus, an unknown male adult (suspect) became impatient and threw his property onto the bus. The suspect then kicked the victim. A brief fight ensued, and the suspect left the location and out of view. Deputies located the suspect nearby and took him into custody. The suspect refused to make any statements. Deputies cited and released the suspect for the above crime. Los Angeles County Fire responded and treated the victim at the scene. The victim refused transport. The suspect was also treated at the location and refused transport. Suspect cited.
August 26, 2025
Attempt Robbery – Suspects Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to Hawthorne Blvd/104th Street in the city of Hawthorne, regarding a fight call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim 1) and a female adult (victim 2) who told the deputies that while riding the bus, three teenagers (suspects 1,2 & 3) attempted to take the victim’s backpack and purse forcefully. When the victims confronted the suspects, one of the male suspects brandished a knife in a threatening manner. The male victim was able to wrestle the knife away from the suspect. The suspects then punched both victims about a dozen times, causing the female victim’s nose to bleed. The suspects fled the location. Los Angeles County Fire responded and transported the female victim to the local hospital for further evaluation. A search for the suspects yielded negative results. The suspects are still outstanding at this time.
August 25, 2025
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were patrolling the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station area when they were flagged down regarding an Assault with a deadly weapon call for service that had just occurred. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who told deputies that while waiting at the bus stop (Bay 10), an argument ensued with a male adult (suspect) and escalated to a fist fight. The victim said the suspect picked up a skateboard and struck the victim on his upper body. The victim tried blocking the strikes but fell to the ground, causing a minor laceration to his upper lip. The suspect then fled the scene, riding his skateboard southbound on Willowbrook Ave, and out of view. A search for the suspect met with negative results. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and treated the victim on scene.
Sexual Battery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual battery call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who reported that as she exited the train, a male adult (suspect) also on the train exited and followed her. The suspect began to make conversation with the victim, but the victim ignored him. The suspect then grabbed the victim by her waist and touched her chest area without her consent. The victim flagged down security officers posted at the exits of Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station. The victim informed security officers of the incident, at which time they contacted TSB. Before the deputies arrived at the location, the suspect fled the scene and boarded another train heading south, out of view. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured during this incident.
August 24, 2025
Possession of a Dirk/Dagger – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were patrolling the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station when they saw a male adult (suspect) carrying a backpack in front of his body, with an approximate 1-inch handle protruding from the bag. The handle appeared to be consistent with a large, bladed knife. Deputies detained the suspect for the above charges. The suspect was subsequently arrested.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Duarte Metro Passenger Station regarding a vandalism and a Delay/Obstruct Train Operations call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted witnesses who stated a male adult (suspect) vandalized an enclosed metal ‘Emergency Shut Off’ box for the Metro rail and then pushed the emergency ‘Stop Button.’ By pushing the stop button, this caused the Metro Train to be de-energized and stall on the train tracks for 15-20 minutes. The suspect fled southbound into the riverbed and out of view. Deputies searched for the suspect based on the descriptions provided by witnesses. The suspect was located in a nearby encampment. A Metro Supervisor estimated the total damages caused were approximately $6,000. There were no reported injuries to Metro train passengers at the time of this incident. The suspect was arrested for the above charges.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Handgun) – Suspect Unknown
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Fillmore Metro Passenger Station regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a witness who stated an unknown victim and an unknown suspect got into an argument while they were on the Metro train. When the Metro train stopped at Fillmore Metro Passenger Station, the victim and suspect exited onto the platform. The suspect removed a handgun from a satchel and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then fled southbound on the platform and out of view. TSB units searched the area for evidence but yielded negative results.
August 22, 2025
Bus Vs. Pedestrian
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to City Terrace Dr. and Rowan Ave in the city of East Los Angeles, regarding a traffic collision involving an MTA bus and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the California Highway Patrol and Metro supervisor, who stated that the bus was traveling east on City Terrace Dr. when it hit a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian complained of pain in her arm and was transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. Deputies also contacted an additional bus operator, who stated that a similar incident involving the same pedestrian had occurred approximately one week prior. The bus operator noted that it appeared the pedestrian had purposely walked in front of the bus to collide with it. CHP is handling this incident.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were flagged down by a passenger (informant) at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro Passenger Station. The informant reported that a male adult (suspect) had kicked out a glass panel on a Metro train. Deputy personnel detained the suspect pending a vandalism investigation. During the investigation, it was discovered that the incident occurred at the Compton Metro Passenger Station. The suspect was positively identified as the individual responsible for the damage. The Metro Supervisor responded to the scene and estimated the damage at $1,200. The suspect was arrested and charged with the above charges.
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].
