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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
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Tampa Man Arrested in Stabbing and Car Theft
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Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies arrested Yoandry Hernandez Penton, 38, Wednesday after a manhunt, authorities said. Investigators allege he stabbed a man repeatedly, went through his pockets and drove off in the victim’s car near the 12000 block of North Central Avenue on Oct. 20. The victim, initially in critical condition, has stabilized but remains seriously injured.
WHO: Yoandry Hernandez Penton, 38; the stabbing victim; Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies.
WHAT: Deputies arrested Hernandez Penton on attempted murder and other felony charges after a stabbing and car theft.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: Authorities said the arrest followed an investigation into allegations that Hernandez Penton repeatedly stabbed the victim, went through his pockets and drove away in his car.
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