A man was arrested in West Hollywood after he was linked to the severe assault of a valet at Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood as well as four different attacks in the half-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, officials said Tuesday.
The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Dorian Gray, detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
Gray has prior arrests for property crimes, Detective Brandon Zef with the Sheriff's Department added.
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Gray is accused of severely beating Efrain “Frankie” Zarazua around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 14 outside the restaurant at 8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
Surveillance video of the attack shows the shirtless assailant knocking Zarazua to the ground then stomping and repeatedly kicking him in the head.
During the unprovoked attack, the suspect allegedly punched Zarazua in the face while he was working, causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
The suspect then kicked the victim several times on his head and upper body before fleeing the area on foot, according to sheriff's officials.
Detectives also believe the suspect was also behind other brutal assaults against at least five people between 10:15 p.m. and 10:35 p.m. Saturday.
Zarazua is said to be recovering after being released from the ICU nearly two weeks after the attack, according to his son.
