Florida Man Says Home Invader Stabbed His Eye, Tied up Fiancée During Attack

Florida man says home invader stabbed his eye, tied up fiancée during attack

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida couple is recovering after what police are calling a targeted and violent home invasion. Investigators said the suspect, 49-year-old Stephen Houpt, had previously done repair work on the couple's home. McKenzie Bray said Houpt showed up at her house Tuesday afternoon while she was inside alone. “He did a little bit of work for us, fixing up damage done by hurricanes and [to] get the house in better shape,” …

Pinellas Park man says home invader stabbed his eye, tied up fiancée during attack

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas Park couple is recovering after what police are calling a targeted and violent home invasion. Investigators said the suspect, 49-year-old Stephen Houpt, had previously done repair work on their home. Diesel fire now burning underground in Hillsborough County McKenzie Bray said Houpt showed up at her house Tuesday afternoon while she was home alone. “He did a little bit of work for us, fixing up damag…

Handyman charged in Pinellas Park home invasion

PINELLAS PARK — A handyman who had recently done work at a couple's home was arrested after forcing his way inside and attacking the residents before getting stabbed himself, police said.