Man Arrested for Threatening Metro Expansion Crew in Lawndale

Daniel Doyle Scallion, a 28-year-old resident of Lawndale, was arrested for allegedly sending an anonymous email threatening to shoot Metro rail crew members working on a rail expansion project. The email, sent on February 20, prompted an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which resulted in his arrest early Wednesday morning. Scallion, who reportedly had no prior criminal history, is being held on $50,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. The threat was considered serious enough to warrant immediate action from law enforcement, as it affected approximately 100 crew members. Metro stated that the project would continue despite the threats, emphasizing that public safety was not compromised during the investigation. Capt. Shawn Kehoe of the Sheriff’s Department highlighted the commitment to protecting Metro employees and the public.