Authorities are actively searching for 25-year-old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga, who is considered armed and dangerous following a violent incident that began late Saturday night. The suspect, who has a documented history of at least 19 charges in Virginia over the past decade including weapons offenses and alleged gang-related crimes, is wanted in connection with a crime spree that spanned multiple jurisdictions. The incident started around 9:30 p.m. at a residence on Knight Lane in Herndon, Virginia. According to police, Alvarenga allegedly trashed the home, assaulted family members, and threatened individuals with a knife. He then abducted a family friend, described as a mentor, forcing the victim into a Jeep at knifepoint before fleeing the scene. The stolen vehicle was pursued by law enforcement through Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and into Maryland. The chase concluded when Alvarenga abandoned the Jeep and the victim on a dead-end street in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Investigators utilized the Find My iPhone app to track the stolen phone and vehicle to Salisbury Drive in Oxon Hill, where the victim was located unharmed. After abandoning the vehicle, Alvarenga fled on foot and allegedly attempted to break into a nearby home. A multi-agency response involving helicopters and K-9 units conducted an extensive search but was unable to locate the suspect. Herndon Police Public Information Officer Ian Biggs noted that Alvarenga is well-known to the department due to his long history of charges. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information regarding his whereabouts. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities emphasize that Alvarenga remains at large and poses a potential threat to public safety. No further details regarding the specific circumstances of the altercation or additional victim information have been released. Officials have not commented on the suspect's immigration status, stating that such information is not collected during the filing of charges or making arrests.