Arlington Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
ARLINGTON, Texas – Authorities have apprehended 23-year-old Jacob Arriaga Guerrero in connection with the stabbing death of a 63-year-old woman as police investigate the incident that occurred late Monday night.
Details of the Stabbing
On March 31, 2025, Arlington police responded to a report of shots fired shortly before midnight at an apartment complex located in the 2600 block of Whisper Meadow Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered the woman unresponsive in a breezeway. Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A 37-year-old eyewitness reported hearing the woman scream for help and claimed to have seen an unknown assailant attacking her with a weapon. The witness stated he drew a firearm and fired a shot into the ground to deter the attacker, who subsequently fled the scene.
Arriaga Guerrero’s Tampering Incident
In the course of the investigation, law enforcement was alerted to a potential tampering incident involving an ankle monitor worn by Jacob Arriaga Guerrero, who was on probation. The monitor indicated his presence at the crime scene, aligning with descriptions provided by witnesses.
Hit-and-Run Arrest
As police sought Arriaga Guerrero on the morning following the stabbing, they received a report of a hit-and-run at approximately 7 a.m. A pedestrian walking a dog was struck by a vehicle that subsequently crashed into another car before fleeing. The injuries were minor, with the dog sustaining a leg injury.
Detectives from the Arlington Police Department tracked down the stolen SUV involved in the incident, subsequently finding Arriaga Guerrero at the scene and taking him into custody.
Charges and Investigations
Jacob Arriaga Guerrero now faces multiple charges including aggravated assault related to the stabbing, alongside counts of collision involving injury, animal cruelty, and theft of a motor vehicle linked to the hit-and-run. The Arlington Police and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office have indicated that charges may escalate pending the medical examiner’s report on the victim’s cause of death.
Background on Arriaga Guerrero
This recent arrest follows a previous unspecified investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, where Arriaga Guerrero was identified through public tips after allegedly refusing cooperation with authorities. He had faced charges for aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, unauthorized vehicle use, and unlawful firearm possession.
Details surrounding those past allegations remain limited, with law enforcement withholding further specifics regarding his earlier crimes.
