Kern County, California – On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood held a press conference to address the Zack Scrivner incident. The situation unfolded when District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer alerted the Sheriff about a psychotic episode involving Scrivner at his residence.
Scrivner, identified as the Supervisor of the Second District on the Kern County Board of Supervisors, became the center of attention when it was reported that he was having a psychotic episode, prompting an emergency response from authorities.
Sheriff Youngblood described how they responded to Zimmer’s call, mobilizing deputies to Scrivner’s residence. Upon arrival, it was discovered that Scrivner had been disarmed, leading to family security and the initiation of a police investigation.
Agents found that Scrivner had a physical altercation with his children, during which one of them stabbed him in the upper torso. This incident stemmed from accusations of sexual assault by Scrivner against one of his children, exacerbating tensions in the household.
The investigation included obtaining search warrants for the house, where approximately 30 firearms were seized and evidence related to the stabbing and sexual assault accusations was sought. Additionally, psychedelic mushrooms were found in the residence, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
Following Youngblood’s press conference, Scrivner’s attorney, H.A. Sala, spoke to refute the accusations, claiming that the evidence was unreliable and that the situation was misunderstood. Sala emphasized that the altercation was an attempt to disarm Scrivner, who was distressed by his impending divorce and struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The incident involving Zack Scrivner has raised concerns in the community and remains under investigation by the relevant authorities. Meanwhile, statements from those involved shed light on a complex situation that still requires clarity and discernment.
