Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter after stabbing teen

Baltimore, Maryland – Northeast District detectives made a significant arrest on June 9, 2024, at approximately 6:56 p.m., during proactive law enforcement in the 5800 block of Belair Road.

Detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation, during which they noticed the outline of a handgun in the driver's right sweatpants pocket. In addition, the passenger presented the characteristics of an armed person, with a visible bulge in his front belt. Detectives conducted a weapons search and discovered two handguns.

Detectives arrested a 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old man and transported them to CBIF for processing.

Columbus, Ohio – Bryanna Barozzini, 20, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday, just before opening statements began in her trial for the 2023 stabbing death of 17-year-old Halia Culbertson.

Barozzini admitted to stabbing Culbertson outside a smoke shop on March 26, 2023. Initially charged with murder and manslaughter, Barozzini reached a plea deal with prosecutors who dropped the murder charge. She now faces up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine when she is sentenced July 11. His lawyer is asking for probation, while prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence.

Franklin County Judge Mark Serrott said Barozzini faces possible prison time, with the possibility of early release for good behavior.

According to the prosecution, Culbertson and Barozzini had an ongoing feud. The night of the incident, Culbertson and his friends were at the 161 Carryout smokehouse in northeast Columbus when Barozzini arrived with a man. A confrontation ensued outside the store, where Culbertson slapped Barozzini, prompting him to stab Culbertson in the neck. Culbertson was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.

Police arrested Barozzini at his Westerville home, where they found his clothes in the washing machine and the knife hidden in a crawl space. She posted $750,000 bail and has been free on bail ever since.

Judge Serrott noted that incriminating text messages from Barozzini, such as threats to harm Culbertson, would have been admitted into court, potentially compromising his self-defense.

Culbertson was described on a GoFundMe page as “the most loving and outgoing person, she cared for everyone close to her and was much loved by all of us.”

Barozzini, a graduate of Westerville North High School, was attending Columbus State at the time of the assault.

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Chesapeake, Virginia – Chesapeake police are currently investigating a shooting that left one person injured.

On June 10, 2024, at approximately 7:16 p.m., officers responded to a call of a shooting in the parking lot of 3302 S. Military Highway. When they arrived, they discovered that a young male had been shot by another young male. The injured man was quickly taken to hospital. His injuries are serious, but not life-threatening. The other man involved in the incident has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.

Although initial assessments suggest the shooting may have been accidental, authorities stress the investigation remains active.

Persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠, submit a report online at P3TIPS.COM or use the P3TIPS app on their smartphone. Callers can remain anonymous and if their information leads to an arrest, recovery of drugs or stolen property, they may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,500.

Washington, D.C. – Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Southeast D.C.

At approximately 9:57 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of 18th Street Southeast. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Dionte Alexander, 18, of Southeast.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in locating missing William Szydlik.

William, 40, was last seen on June 10, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the 21xx block of South 9th Street. He is described as 5'8″, with a slim, bald build. He has tattoos on his left and right arms.

Additionally, William is believed to be driving a silver 2008 Mazda 3 with Pennsylvania license plate number LST7562.

Persons with information regarding William's whereabouts are asked to contact the Southern Detective Division at 215-686-3013.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing person, 31-year-old Daniel Montgomery.

Montgomery was last seen on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the 7XX block of Marlyn Road. He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 160 pounds, with blonde dreadlocks and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white shirt and tie-dye pants (with blue polka dots).

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Daniel Montgomery is asked to contact Central Detectives at 215-686-3093.