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Florida pizza delivery driver stabs pregnant woman 16 times over tip amount: deputies

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Updated  December 26, 2024 1:47pm EST
Osceola County
FOX 35 Orlando

Deputies: Florida woman stabbed 16 times over bad tip

A pizza delivery driver was arrested and taken to the Osceola County jail after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman multiple times over a tip amount, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

The Brief

    • A pizza delivery driver in Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested for allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman more than a dozen times over a tip amount, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
    • Brianna Alvelo became upset with a customer over the amount of tip she received after making a delivery to the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee, authorities said.
    • She later returned to the hotel room with an unknown man, and they reportedly forced themselves inside the room. The victim was stabbed by Alvelo multiple times before the male suspect said it was time to leave, authorities said.
    • Detectives are working to identify the male suspect involved in the incident.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A pizza delivery driver was arrested and taken to the Osceola County jail after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman multiple times over a tip amount, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Brianna Alvelo, 22, of Kissimmee, was arrested Monday on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, home invasion and aggravated assault, authorities said in a press release.

On Thursday, FOX 35 News obtained an arrest affidavit indicating that Alvelo is now facing a murder charge. We are working to determine the circumstances leading to that charge.

Credit: Osceola County Sheriffs Office

The incident happened on Sunday around 11:47 p.m. at the Riveria Motel on E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. 

Deputies found the victim in a hotel room with multiple stab wounds to her chest, arms, legs, and abdomen. She was rushed to a hospital, where she underwent surgery for a ruptured lung and discovered she was a few weeks pregnant, according to an arrest affidavit. She had been stabbed 16 times, the report stated.

FOX 35 News is working to learn about the victim's condition. Detectives spoke with the victim following the surgery about what happened. 

According to the victim, she, her boyfriend, and her 5-year-old daughter were staying at the hotel to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday. They ordered food from a nearby Marco's Pizza, and Alvelo delivered it. Alvelo reportedly became upset over the tip amount.

Later, the victim heard loud knocking and opened the door to find two suspects, including Alvelo, forcing their way inside. Both were dressed in black and wore face masks, authorities said. Alvelo was armed with a knife, and the male suspect had a gun.

Brianna Alvelo (Credit: Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

The male suspect pointed the gun at the victim and her daughter, then forced the boyfriend into the bathroom. Alvelo allegedly began rummaging the couple's belongings and then stabbed the victim when she turned to shield her daughter. The victim attempted to grab her phone, but Alvelo smashed it and continued the attack until the male suspect called for them to leave, the warrant stated.

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Investigators said surveillance footage showed Alvelo arriving at the hotel in a red Toyota Camry at 10 p.m. and later returning with the male suspect. They were seen entering and leaving the victim's room within minutes. The manager of Marco's Pizza confirmed Alvelo's delivery to the hotel and that she drives a red Toyota Camry. Alvelo had clocked out about an hour before the incident.

Alvelo is being held in the Osceola County jail without bond.

Deputies are working to identify the male suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477.

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The Source: This article was wrriten based on information provided by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office in a press release, charging affidavit and an arrest warrant. 

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