# Domestic violence incidents in Arizona > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-incidents-in-arizona > Updated: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4. Recent reports from Arizona detail separate incidents of domestic violence involving individuals accused of attacking their fiancées. In one case, Zarian Dyer was arrested following an investigation into a staged home invasion and sexual assault targeting his fiancée, Bella Torres. Authorities allege Dyer coordinated the attack with another individual, Adrian Ayala, whom he reportedly recruited via Reddit. The incident occurred on October 16 while Torres was at home with her two children, including a two-month-old infant. Police reports state that Ayala entered the residence after asking to use the bathroom, where he allegedly choked Torres and kicked her daughter. During the encounter, Ayala reportedly told the victim that his boyfriend had sent him. While Ayala’s attorney argued the incident was a “roleplay scenario,” investigators seized electronic devices containing communications regarding the planned assault. Recent court developments include testimony from Torres, who defended Dyer and asserted that the accusations were fabricated by Ayala to excuse his actions. She testified that Dyer was out grocery shopping during the attack. However, police reported finding Reddit messages allegedly exchanged between Dyer and Ayala, including messages where a user reportedly replied “nope” to Ayala’s question regarding whether Torres was “in on” the plan, and other messages where the sender allegedly urged Ayala to proceed with the attack. Dyer has been charged with conspiracy, kidnapping, sexual abuse, attempted sexual assault, and aggravated assault. In a separate incident in Glendale, Zachary Velasquez was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking Emily Byles with scissors. The victim reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds and head injuries. While Velasquez admitted to physical contact, he claimed the violence was an act of self-defense. ## Claims - Zarian Dyer is accused of recruiting Adrian Ayala to sexually assault Bella Torres. (reported by 3 sources) - Adrian Ayala allegedly kicked Torres’s 17-month-old daughter during the attack. (reported by 3 sources) - Investigators allegedly found Reddit messages between Dyer and Ayala. (reported by 3 sources) - In one Reddit message, a user allegedly replied “nope” to Ayala’s question about whether Torres was “in on” the plan. (reported by 3 sources) - Bella Torres testified in court that Dyer was merely grabbing groceries during the attack. (reported by 2 sources) - Ayala allegedly claimed the break-in was an agreed-upon role-play scenario. (reported by 2 sources) - Ayala allegedly told the victim that her partner sent him to sexually assault her. (reported by 1 source) - The incident occurred at a residence in Buckeye, Arizona. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: Arizona man accused of recruiting stranger to sexually assault fiancée Zarian Dyer, 23, faces allegations of recruiting Adrian Ayala to sexually assault his fiancée, Bella Torres, in Buckeye, Arizona, despite Torres defending her partner in court. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-man-accused-of-recruiting-stranger-to-sexually-assault-fiance ### 2026-10-31: Arizona man arrested for allegedly recruiting stranger to assault fiancée Zarian Dyer was arrested in Arizona for allegedly recruiting Adrian Ayala to sexually assault his fiancée, Bella Torres, during a home invasion while her two young children were present. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-man-arrested-for-allegedly-recruiting-stranger-to-assault-fiance ### 2026-10-30: Arizona man charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing fiancée Zachary Velasquez faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly stabbing his fiancée, Emily Byles, in Glendale, Arizona, an attack that was interrupted when her 11-year-old daughter called 911. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-man-charged-with-aggravated-assault-after-allegedly-stabbing-fiance ### 2026-10-29: Arizona man accused of orchestrating fiancée’s sexual assault Zarian Dyer faces multiple charges after police say he arranged for a man met online to sexually assault his fiancée during a staged home invasion in Buckeye, Arizona. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-man-accused-of-orchestrating-fiances-sexual-assault --- Cite as: Domestic violence incidents in Arizona. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-incidents-in-arizona