Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said Friday that he was briefed by authorities on Monday about a “possible plot against my life” by a convicted felon in possession of firearms.

Moskowitz, who represents the 23rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. He published the claim on XHe later cooperated with police in Margate, a city located in the Miami metropolitan area.

The freshman congresswoman was elected to a second term on Tuesday.

John Lapinski, 41, of Margate, was arrested at his home on Oct. 31 after police responded to reports of shots fired around 6:30 a.m. He was later taken into custody under the Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act, and taken to Broward Health Imperial Point in Fort Lauderdale. He was later transported to the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

Police said that when he was arrested, Lapinski was found to be carrying a large number of weapons and ammunition, as well as a body armor.

He is a convicted felon and faces three firearms charges related to a local injunction.

“During the investigation, our detectives located multiple firearms and evidence indicating he may have been planning some type of criminal activity,” police said in a press release.

The Margate Police Department contacted the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI to assist with the investigation. Margate Police said the ATF is currently the lead agency in this investigation.

Moskowitz claimed Lapinski was arrested near the House member’s home in Parkland.

Moskowitz, who is Jewish, said in his social media post: “A manifesto containing, among other things, anti-Semitic rhetoric was also found with him, and only my name was on the ‘target’ list.” he wrote. “There are many details I will not disclose because I do not want to interfere with an ongoing investigation.”

Lapinski had two prior felonies in Lake County for resisting an officer with violence and grand larceny.

Moskowitz, 43, is running for bipartisan office. House task force investigating Assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

“I understand the failures and the importance of fixing the protection of our current Commander in Chief and Vice President,” Moskowitz said. he wrote. “I also have deep concerns about the safety of members of Congress and this lack of security when we are in the district. Regardless of our political leanings or differences, we all have families we want to keep safe.”

On Tuesday, Moskowitz was elected to a second term, receiving more than 52% of the vote over Republican challenger Joseph “Joe” Kaufman, a lead of nearly 17,500 votes.

Moskowitz touted his ability to work with Republicans. He was elected to the House in 2022 after serving on the Broward County Commission, appointed by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

He previously served as Florida’s emergency operations manager in the DeSantis administration, including during the pandemic in 2020. Before that, he was a Florida state representative from 2012 to 2019. He first served as a member of the Parkland City Commission in 2006. Until 2012.

Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, also of Florida, said in a statement: “Political violence has no place in our country. This violent anti-Semitic hatred is despicable and must be opposed to the fullest extent of the law. I commend local and federal law enforcement for acting quickly to ensure the safety of my beloved colleague.” “does.”

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