Florida man wanted on multiple warrants arrested after stabbing in Hillsborough County

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Seffner, Florida
near South Kingsway Road and Magnolia Avenue
Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Seffner Florida in Seffner, Florida: A 19-year-old Florida man, Drake Purcell, stabbed a victim following an argument in the roadway near South Kingsway Road and Magnolia Avenue in Seffner on Sunday. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Purcell fled into the woods after the stabbing and was tracked down by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office aviation unit before being arrested. He was booked on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, battery, and three out-of-county warrants.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Drake Purcell Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Florida man wanted on multiple warrants arrested after stabbing in Hillsborough County

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