What's New
A Florida woman has been accused of repeatedly stabbing a man after he allegedly shortchanged her on the tip she received for delivering a pizza.
Why It Matters
Florida's Bureaus of Community Health Assessment and Vital Statistics found that Osceola County's violent crime rate has declined in recent years, with 607 violent crimes recorded in 2023, down from 741 in 2020. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Florida has a violent crime rate of 150.7 per 100,000 people, while Osceola County has a rate of 136.6 violent crimes per 100,000.
What To Know
Brianna Alvelo, 22, has been charged on several counts after she allegedly stabbed a customer while delivering a pizza to his hotel room on Sunday, December 22.
Officers from Osceola County Sheriff's Office responded to a call made at an unspecified time and found a man with multiple stab wounds at the Riviera Motel on the East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, just outside of Orlando.
Alvelo reportedly became angry about the tip she received for the delivery. She later returned to the property carrying a knife, along with a male assailant who was armed with a gun, police officers said. The pair "forced their way into the room" before Alvelo allegedly attacked her victim. Items were also stolen from the motel room.
The victim survived the ordeal after being taken to hospital by paramedics and is in a stable condition, according to police officers.
Deputies identified Alvelo as the suspect and arrested her on Monday, December 21, charging her with home invasion involving a firearm, attempted murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. The male assailant is yet to be identified, and police have said the investigation continues.
Newsweek has contacted Osceola County Sheriff's Office via the contact form on its website for up-to-date information regarding the investigation.
What People Are Saying
Several social-media users have commented on the incident following the police announcement.
Facebook user Elaine Susan Vail said: "How much of a tip can you really expect from a pizza delivery? Even 30 percent isn't much money, I can't believe someone would become this violent over a few dollars like that!! Insane!! Ruined lives over a few bucks."
Dave Jiminez wrote: "22 years old and threw her life away like nothing."
Jose L. Elias said: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in prison."
What's Next
Alvelo is being held in Osceola County Jail without bond. Anyone with information regarding the second suspect is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
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