Los Angeles sees city bus torchings, shoplifting and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win the World Series

There were some “unruly and at times violent and hostile celebrations” after Wednesday’s victory, with several acts of vandalism including the torching of a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, LAPD spokesman Drake Madison said in an email.

Arrests were made on charges such as failure to distribute, receiving stolen property or commercial burglary, Madison said. There were also several incidents of street takeovers downtown and police used less-lethal munitions to control several hostile and violent crowds, Madison said. In the coming days, detectives will try to identify those responsible for crimes, he said.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said his deputies will be on full alert for several events, including the Dodgers’ victory celebration, Halloween festivities and the upcoming election. He urged fans not to set off illegal fireworks, take over intersections or spin cars, all of which happened Wednesday night.

”The individuals involved last night were a very small part of the east Los Angeles community as most were celebrating because they loved their Dodgers,” Luna said.

The Dodgers plan to commemorate their championship Friday with a downtown parade followed by a celebration at Dodger Stadium. The team said Wednesday that fans will not be able to attend both events due to logistics, traffic and timing.

Members of the Dodgers were expected to travel on double-decker buses along a 45-minute route through the city streets.