Bond Set: Fiancé Accused of Plotting Home Invasion

A judge set a $500,000 bond for Zarian Dyer, 23, who remains in custody following accusations that he planned a home invasion with another man. Dyer is charged with plotting the Oct. 16 attack alongside Adrian Ayala, 20, who was arrested the following day and is currently out of custody.

Police said Dyer and Ayala coordinated the crime over Reddit. Court documents indicate Dyer instructed Ayala on arrival time, parking location, and entry method. A prosecutor alleged Dyer requested a FaceTime video call during the assault. The victim stated she did not consent to Ayala's entry.

Dyer's partner attended the hearing on Wednesday to defend him. She told the judge that the accusations were false narratives fabricated by Ayala. “My partner was forced to deal with false accusations fabricated by the defendant during his frantic attempt to make excuses,” she said.

The victim described the moment she was attacked. She said her security sensor alerted her that the front door was opening. “Assuming it was my partner returning from bringing in groceries, my daughter and I walked to the door to assist him. Instead, I found a stranger at my door.” She stated that Ayala asked to use the restroom and, after she refused, he forced his way inside.

Ayala faces five counts, for which he entered not guilty pleas. A judge maintained release conditions that include no contact with the victims. Ayala is also accused of kicking the victim’s 17-month-old daughter. The victim reported losing income and facing eviction since the arrests.

Dyer remains in custody pending trial. The judge accepted the bond amount during the hearing.