Son Arrested in Florida After Stabbing Mother

West Springfield Police District – Jorge Andres Esquivel Rivera, 27, of Lorton was arrested last night by Florida Highway Patrol after stabbing his mother and fleeing the commonwealth.

At 12:56 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to an apartment in the 9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane in Lorton for a stabbing. The victim was found suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. She was taken to the hospital with injuries considered to be life-threatening. Officers determined the suspect, the victim’s son, fled the area in a vehicle. A lookout was provided to law enforcement partners. Detectives obtained a warrant for Aggravated Malicious Wounding.

Last night, troopers with Florida Highway Patrol found Esquivel Rivera and took him into custody. Esquivel Rivera will be extradited back to Fairfax County. The victim remains hospitalized. No mugshot is available at this time.

Anyone who may have information about this stabbing is asked to call 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.   

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