GPS DATA, CRIME STATISTICS & SIGNIFICANT EVENTS February 5 - March 5, 2025
March 9, 2026
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery call for service. Upon their arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while standing on the platform, he was approached by a male adult (suspect) who forcefully took his computer bag from his body. The suspect fled in an unknown direction and boarded a Metro bus. The suspect immediately exited the bus and was detained by responding Deputy personnel. The suspect was arrested for the indicated charges. The suspect was transported and booked at a local Sheriff Station.
March 3, 2026
Assault likely to produce GBI – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Metro Bus Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon just occurred call for service. Upon their arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated, while waiting for a bus, he was approached by a male adult (suspect). Without provocation, the suspect punched him once in the face, causing him to fall backward and strike the back of his head against the ground. The suspect fled the location in an unknown direction and out of view. Deputy personnel located and arrested the suspect for the indicated charges. The suspect was transported and booked at a local Sheriff Station. The victim was transported to a local hospital for his injuries sustained during the incident.
February 27, 2025
Domestic Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to a local hospital in the city of Los Angeles regarding a domestic battery call for service. Upon their arrival, deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while onboard the Metro passenger train, she observed her ex-boyfriend (suspect) at the Artesia Metro Passenger Station. She exited the train at Artesia station to avoid the suspect because of his violent past. As the victim was walking away, she heard footsteps behind her and turned, and the suspect grabbed her by the neck and choked her until she was unconscious. When she awoke, she was on the ground, and the suspect kicked her in the stomach and fled off the platform and out of sight. Due to the delay in reporting the incident, deputies were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
February 25, 2026
Assault on a Metro Patron Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (GBI) – Suspects Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Firestone Metro Passenger Station, in the city of Los Angeles regarding an assault with a deadly weapon just occurred call for service. Upon their arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was on the platform waiting for the train he was approached by the two females (suspect 1 and suspect 2). A physical altercation occurred between the two female suspects and victim. During the altercation a male adult (suspect 3) approached the victim and struck him twice in the head with a rock. The victim fell off the platform and onto the train tracks, after being struck. All three suspects exited the platform. When the victim exited the platform, he saw the male suspect waiting at the bus stop. The victim flagged down a deputy from Century Station who detained the male suspect pending TSB deputy’s arrival. The deputies arrested the male suspect for the charge indicated. The male suspect was transported and booked at the local Sheriff Station. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the two female suspects. The victim was treated on scene by Los Angeles County Fire department for two lacerations to his head but refused transport to the hospital.
Suspicious Package on Metro Train
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Atlantic Metro Passenger Station, in the city of East Los Angeles regarding a suspicious package on a train. The call indicated that a Metro Security Guard while clearing the train discovered a black backpack containing visible red and black wires. Upon their arrival, deputies contacted the Metro Security who directed them to the location of the suspicious package. Deputies requested TSB K-9 Unit to respond to the location. The K-9 Deputy conducted a preliminary investigation of the suspicious package. Following the initial inspection, it was determined that the package required further evaluation by the Arson Explosives Detail (AED). A containment was immediately established. Streets and adjacent sidewalk areas were evacuated, and occupants of nearby buildings were notified and directed either to shelter in place or to exit safely through routes outside the containment area and line of sight of the package. Train operations were suspended at the Atlantic Passenger Station, and a bus bridge was implemented to accommodate passengers. AED personnel arrived on scene and conducted an X-ray examination of the package to assess its contents. After completing their evaluation, AED personnel manually opened the backpack and rendered it safe. No explosive device was located inside. 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.
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