Overview
- Metro Transit Police arrested Bryan Betancur, 28, late Monday on an assault and battery charge tied to a Sunday night incident aboard a Silver Line train near Clarendon.
- Officials said they are aware of online videos depicting inappropriate behavior on Metro trains but have not confirmed a direct link to the charged offense.
- Multiple posts on X allege Betancur livestreamed himself secretly touching women’s hair while riding Washington-area trains.
- Betancur previously pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charges, served four months in prison, and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump.
- A federal affidavit describes him as a self-professed white supremacist, and court records show prior burglary and anti-stalking violations as police continue their investigation and request tips.