Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life
Source: NBC News
Nov. 8, 2024, 8:35 PM EST / Updated Nov. 8, 2024, 10:20 PM EST
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said Friday that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a “potential threat on my life” in his district, which covers parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. Moskowitz, a Democrat, said in the Friday statement that the Margate Police Department notified him about an alleged “potential plot” on his life on Monday, a day before Tuesday’s general election.
“I am deeply worried about congressional member security and the significant lack thereof when we are in the district,” Moskowitz said. “Regardless of our political affiliations or differences, we all have families we want to keep safe.”
Margate police confirmed on Friday that officers had arrested 41-year-old John Lapinski of Margate in connection with the incident, after an investigation on Saturday. “During the investigation, our detectives located several firearms and evidence that indicated he may have been planning some type of criminal act,” Maj. Alain Banatte wrote in an incident summary.
Lapinski was arrested on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and other gun-related charges, police said. Moskowitz said that a suspect was arrested not far from his home and had a rifle, suppressor and body armor.
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