Steven Slattery (HCSO) HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is searching for Steven Slattery, 39, after he allegedl
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is searching for Steven Slattery, 39, after he allegedly slashed a man’s face with a knife during a dispute at a Spring Hill residence on July 20th.
Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an injured person at 6715 Treehaven Drive around 2:15 a.m.
The victim, found bleeding profusely in a neighbor’s yard, stated that Slattery had attacked him with a knife after accusing him and others of theft. Slattery reportedly threatened to kill someone and expressed indifference towards returning to prison.
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The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover. Slattery fled the scene and remains at large. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
Anyone with information regarding Slattery’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective J. Tippin at the HCSO or Hernando County Crime Stoppers, where they may be eligible for a reward.
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