36-Year-Old Man Accused of Stabbing Woman in Tampa

Daniel Yerty was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after deputies identified him walking on foot near a home in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported that Yerty, 36, fled the scene in his victim's vehicle after a physical altercation inside the residence. Investigators located the suspect while still at the crime scene on the 7000 block of East 19th Avenue and verified his identity before placing him in handcuffs.

The incident began as a verbal argument between Yerty and the woman. According to HCSO, the dispute escalated into a violent attack where Yerty strangled the woman and stabbed her multiple times. The victim sustained injuries to her neck and hands. Deputies discovered her suffering from multiple stab wounds at the home and transported her to a local hospital. Medical officials confirmed the woman is currently stable.

Sheriff Chad Chronister addressed the arrest in a statement released by the office. "This domestic abuser was in handcuffs within hours of his violent attack," Chronister said. "We will never stand for this behavior, and our Domestic Violence Unit will continue its relentless pursuit of individuals like the suspect in this case."

Yerty faces four criminal charges stemming from the event. These include first-degree attempted murder, burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery, domestic battery by strangulation, and grand theft of a motor vehicle. The theft charge relates to the woman's vehicle, which Yerty drove away in immediately following the attack.

Investigators have not yet released details regarding the specific cause of the initial argument between the two parties. The case is being handled by the sheriff's office Domestic Violence Unit. Yerty remains in custody while the investigation continues.