Records show that Jorge Escalante Rivera, 29, was charged with felony stalking after a series of unusual incidents at a woman's home in northwest Houston.
Three visits and a variety of gifts
The victim told investigators that it began on the morning of June 23, 2025, when the man left four trinkets with handwritten notes at her doorstep. Security cameras recorded Rivera leaving figurines, such as a snowman, a birdbath with a cardinal, a candle, and two angels. The video allegedly shows him walking away and making the sign of the cross toward her home.
The complaint says the second incident happened several months later, on the morning of Sept. 30. This time, Rivera left four items: a doll of the character Jessie from "Toy Story," another cardinal bird figurine, an El Salvadoran flag, and a crucifix.
According to the complaint, Rivera left handwritten notes with his email and messages declaring his love for the victim. The affidavit mentions that one note may have referred to the song "Eres mia" by Romeo Santos, which has lyrics describing crimes like kidnapping and sexual assault as acts of love. Rivera also reportedly wrote "hola [sic] werita," which means "hello white girl" in Spanish.
The third visit happened a few weeks later, on Nov. 1, and, according to court documents, Rivera left a broom with a handwritten message in Spanish that said, "the most beautiful witch," along with a smiley face. The note was dated Halloween.
A final warning
The complaint says the victim contacted people she knew and sent them a photo of Rivera and his car, asking if anyone recognized him. One person replied that Rivera used to work for his landscaping company, which had done work at the victim's home. The victim told investigators the company owner gave the victim Rivera's address and date of birth, which she shared with the police.
On Nov. 13, a Harris County Constable's Precinct One deputy said she attempted to reach Rivera at his home. Court documents state the deputy reported seeing Rivera's car in the apartment complex parking lot, but no one answered the door. The deputy then called a man who said he was Escalante's brother and asked him to tell Rivera to stop bothering the victim.
The victim told investigators that nothing happened until Christmas night, when cameras recorded Rivera's car stopping in front of her house, throwing something onto her yard, and then driving away. When she returned from vacation on Jan. 1, she found a pink yard glove with a handwritten note that said, "I need an opportunity, I'm sorry, my love," along with a small keychain and magnet.
Arrested and charged
The victim told police she does not know Rivera and felt "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed" by what he did. She said she feared for her safety and her home, and that these events prompted her to hire a lawyer and a private investigator, according to records.
Court documents show that police identified Rivera in all the videos, and both neighbors and his former employer confirmed his identity. Records state he was charged with felony stalking on Jan. 8 and, according to Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen, he has now been arrested.
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