Alleged stalker arrested after trinkets, notes found outside Harris County home

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County Constable's Office arrested a man accused of stalking a woman for months outside her home in the Timbergrove area, leaving notes and gifts.

Investigators say the victim did not know the man and felt threatened inside her own home.

According to court records, 29-year-old Jorge Escalante Rivera faces a felony stalking charge after repeatedly visiting a woman's home between June and December 2025 leaving handwritten notes and other items on her front porch, despite being told to stop.

Alleged stalker frequents woman's home

The backstory:

Surveillance video allegedly captured Rivera on multiple occasions, including on Christmas Day, leaving trinkets and handwritten notes outside the home.

Court documents say some of the notes declared his love for the victim and asked her to contact him by email so he could get to know her. One note reportedly read, "I need an opportunity. Sorry my love 2025."

Constable Rosen said the two did not know each other and believes Rivera may have noticed the woman while working as a landscaper in the neighborhood.

"It’s a very awkward situation," Rosen said. "He may have seen her, found out where she lived, and then started bringing unwanted gifts." 

Authorities say Rivera continued returning to the home even after the woman made it clear she was not interested, and he was told to stay away.

"That’s what crossed the line in this case," Rosen said. "After being told she was not interested and to stay away, he still went back."

The victim eventually contacted law enforcement, telling deputies she had done everything she could to keep the man away and feared for her safety.

"I’m thankful she called us," Rosen said. "We’ve seen these cases go in a lot of different ways, and in this case, he did not want to take no for an answer."

Rivera was arrested and appeared in court, where a judge set his bond at $10,000. During the hearing, the court cited serious concerns for the victim’s safety, alleging Rivera returned to the home on multiple dates and caused the woman to fear bodily injury.

Rosen acknowledged stalking cases can be difficult to investigate, but said this case included strong evidence, including video footage.

Rosen urged anyone experiencing similar behavior to trust their instincts.

"The minute something doesn’t feel right, tell somebody," he said. "If it’s scary, contact law enforcement and let us do our job."

What's next:

Following his arrest, authorities confirmed Rivera is not a U.S. citizen and has been placed on an immigration hold. Court records indicate he has lived in the Houston area for about three years, worked as a landscaper, and has no prior criminal convictions.

Rivera is charged with felony stalking and has been ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from her home.

Rivera is expected in court on March 23.