Crime & Safety
Tampa, FL Arrest: Woman Stabbed in Neck, Man Faces Murder Charge
Tampa, FL – A 36 year old man has been arrested in Hillsborough County after authorities say he allegedly strangled a woman and stabbed her multiple times in the neck and hands during a violent domest
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-29T15:52:33.479Z
Tampa, FL – A 36 year old man has been arrested in Hillsborough County after authorities say he allegedly strangled a woman and stabbed her multiple times in the neck and hands during a violent domestic incident on East 19th Avenue in Tampa.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff 's Office, Daniel Yerty was taken into custody following the attack, which left the woman hospitalized. Authorities confirmed she was in stable condition.
Investigators said Yerty allegedly strangled the victim before stabbing her repeatedly. The sheriff's office has not publicly detailed the circumstances leading up to the confrontation in the information released Thursday.
Following the alleged attack, authorities said Yerty fled in the victim's vehicle.
Deputies subsequently located him on foot near the scene and took him into custody. Sheriff Chad Chronister said the arrest occurred within hours of the incident.
Yerty, 36, faces four charges:
Attempted murder in the first degree Domestic battery by strangulation Burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery Grand theft of a motor vehicle The allegations include some of Florida's most serious violent felony offenses. Yerty is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
"This domestic abuser was in handcuffs within hours of his violent attack," Chronister said in a statement.
The sheriff added that the department's Domestic Violence Unit would continue pursuing individuals accused of similar offenses.
Authorities have not released additional information about the victim's identity or whether the suspect and victim previously had contact with law enforcement.
The investigation remains a developing case, with further court proceedings expected following Yerty's arrest.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact The Spring of Tampa Bay at 813 247 SAFE . Anyone facing an immediate emergency should call 911.