Harry Burkhart, a 24-year old German national was arrested for 53 Los Angeles area arsons that began on Friday, December 30, 2011. The arsons, however, abruptly came to an end the day of his arrest, Monday, January 2, 2012, by reserve deputy Shervin Lalezary. Lalezary, as a reserve deputy, works for just $1 a year.
By day, reserve deputy Shervin Lalezary is a Beverly Hills real estate attorney having graduated from UCLA for undergraduate studies and receiving his juris doctorate from USC School of Law. He has been licensed with the State Bar of California since 2008 and practices law at his own firm in Beverly Hills.
By night, reserve deputy Lalezary patrols the Hollywood area streets. He had just qualified to ride solo in December according to police officials. The night Lalezary arrested Burkhart he was working beyond his 8-hour shift.
Hats off to Los Angeles' newest hero Shervin Lalezary: for his dedication to community safety, his dedication to Los Angeles, and for his bravery.