Riverview Man Arrested After Stabbing Woman in Tampa

Hillsborough County deputies arrested Daniel Yerty, 36, on Wednesday after he allegedly strangled and stabbed a woman inside a home in Tampa. Yerty, who lives in Riverview, was taken into custody on foot near the crime scene.

Investigators stated that a verbal argument between Yerty and the victim turned violent at a residence on the 7000 block of East 19th Avenue. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Yerty strangled the woman and stabbed her multiple times in the neck and hands. He then fled the home in her vehicle.

Deputies located the woman with multiple stab wounds and transported her to a local hospital. Officials confirmed on Wednesday that she is currently stable. While working the scene, detectives spotted a man matching Yerty's description walking nearby. They verified his identity and placed him in custody.

Sheriff Chad Chronister said the suspect was in handcuffs within hours of the attack. "This domestic abuser was in handcuffs within hours of his violent attack," Chronister said. He added that the Domestic Violence Unit would continue to pursue individuals in similar cases.

Yerty was charged with first-degree attempted murder, burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery, domestic battery by strangulation, and grand theft of a motor vehicle. Investigators have not yet released details on what started the argument.