Arlington Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing During Crime Spree
ARLINGTON, Texas – A recent affidavit has uncovered chilling details surrounding the arrest of Jacob Arriaga-Guerrero, a 23-year-old man charged with the murder of 63-year-old Erma Adeyemo Azeez. The incident, which took place in Arlington, follows a series of alleged criminal activities committed by Guerrero while he was on parole and under an ankle monitor.
Incident Details
On March 31, just before midnight, police responded to a disturbance report at the Rise at Heather Ridge Apartments. Initial calls indicated that a man was physically assaulting a woman. A witness at the scene intervened by discharging a firearm into the ground in an attempt to halt the violence.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they found Azeez unresponsive. She was subsequently transported to a hospital, where she succumbed to multiple stab wounds, as detailed in the affidavit. The circumstances surrounding her presence at the apartment complex remain unclear, though her vehicle was parked outside, running with both driver doors open.
Eyewitness Accounts
Witnesses described a harrowing scene. One individual reported hearing Azeez’s cries for help, stating, “He’s trying to stab me!” As he witnessed Guerrero attacking Azeez, he attempted to intervene by throwing a concrete block before resorting to firing a shot to deter the assailant.
Another witness corroborated these accounts, sharing that she also heard the screams and attempted to document the incident, although the footage yielded poor quality results. The recordings, however, reportedly captured key moments of the attack, including Guerrero’s eventual retreat upon being confronted with a firearm.
Suspect Identification and Arrest
Shortly after the stabbing, Guerrero’s parents reported him missing, fearing for his safety and the safety of others. They informed police about his violent history and confirmed he was currently on parole for aggravated robbery. His ankle monitor indicated he was present at the scene of the crime during the attack.
Authorities noted that the ankle monitor had been tampered with by the time they attempted to apprehend Guerrero, who had already fled his residence.
Additional Criminal Activity
The day following the stabbing, Guerrero was implicated in a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. Reports indicated that he struck a person walking a dog, collided with another vehicle, and fled the scene. Arlington police later identified the driver as Guerrero and discovered that the SUV involved was reported stolen.
Formal Charges Filed
The Arlington Police Department, in conjunction with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, announced that Guerrero will face charges of aggravated assault linked to Azeez’s death. Depending on the medical examiner’s determination regarding her official cause of death, these charges may expand.
Furthermore, Guerrero faces additional counts related to the hit-and-run incident, which include assault causing injury, animal cruelty, and vehicle theft. He is currently held in the Arlington jail, awaiting transfer to the Tarrant County Jail. As of this time, no bond has been set.
Background and Previous Offenses
Guerrero’s criminal record includes several serious charges. Just days prior to Azeez’s murder, he was identified by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for involvement in multiple violent crimes. Past offenses include aggravated robbery, tampering with physical evidence, and unauthorized vehicle use. Notably, he had previously stolen a truck, which contained a firearm, and used this weapon during a subsequent robbery.
Despite his significant criminal history, Guerrero was released on parole shortly before these incidents transpired.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding both the murder and Guerrero’s prior offenses. Further details will be released as they become available.
The Source: Information for this article derived from the arrest affidavit from the Arlington Police Department.
