Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on the Arrest of a Resident Allegedly Tied to Violent Threats to Metro Employees

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement in response to the arrest of suspect alleged to have threatened Metro crew members with violence on the Metro C Line Extension project. 

“I take the concerns of my constituents seriously, which is why I’ve organized several community events focused on the Metro C-Line, including a walking tour with residents to discuss the proposed changes directly with Metro staff and my office. While we may not all agree on every aspect of this project, we can all agree that violence, or the threat of violence, will not be tolerated. 

Metro crew members are fulfilling their duties by collecting data to address the very concerns residents have raised. As both a Metro Board Member and County Supervisor, it is my responsibility to help ensure that our residents and employees feel safe in our communities. I want to thank the Sheriff’s Department and Metro for their prompt response to the threat. My office will continue to monitor the situation and remain engaged with the project.”