VBPD charges woman with murder, child neglect in infant’s death

By TopTrendReportTv

January 15, 2025

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a five-month-old boy, Virginia Beach police announced on Friday.

Brianna Candelaria is facing charges of second-degree felony murder and felony child neglect following an incident on July 29, 2024. Police responded to a medical emergency involving the infant in the 800 block of Crossing Court. The child was transported to a local hospital but tragically died.

Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the case, which remains under investigation.

Candelaria was arraigned on January 13 and has been assigned a public defender, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. She is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on January 27.