Bakersfield, California – On April 23, 2024, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer, who was concerned about her nephew, former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who was reportedly having a mental health episode at his Tehachapi home.
When deputies arrived, they discovered that Scrivner had been in an altercation with one of his children, resulting in two stab wounds to his upper torso.
The altercation arose from accusations that Scrivner had sexually assaulted another of his children.
Detectives obtained a search warrant and seized 30 firearms from Scrivner’s home, including an AK-47 and an AR-15 rifle.
Scrivner was taken to Kern Medical for treatment of his injuries.
The case was referred to the state Department of Justice, which ultimately determined the charges.
However, several people, including Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains, expressed confusion about the lack of sexual abuse or drug charges.
Scrivner pleaded not guilty on all counts at his arraignment in February.
His attorney, H.A. Sala, stated, “We look forward to the evidence being presented in court.” We are confident that once that happens, he will be exonerated and found innocent of these charges, and we look forward to vigorously defending him in court.”
Scrivner is scheduled to return to court on October 16, 2025, for a status conference.
