BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A federal decide in Fort Lauderdale ordered 41-year-old John Lapinski to stay in custody Tuesday, citing allegations of violating federal gun legal guidelines and posing a hazard to the group.
Authorities say the case towards Lapinski started on Oct. 31, when neighbors in Margate reported gunfire close to his house simply after 6 a.m.
Responding officers discovered shell casings exterior a facet door of the residence Lapinski shares along with his sister. He was subsequently Baker Acted, permitting for involuntary psychological well being analysis.
Two search warrants executed on the house allegedly uncovered a cache of weapons and disturbing supplies, together with 3,000 rounds of ammunition, firearms — some selfmade ghost weapons and silencers — smoke grenades, physique armor, and a paper goal riddled with bullet holes and racial slurs.
Investigators stated additionally they discovered a “hit checklist” that reportedly included Jewish faculties, homes of worship, and the identify of Jewish Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz.
One entry on the alleged hit checklist had been crossed out, with the phrases “Acquired him” written beside it, in keeping with authorities.
Prosecutors said that an unnamed particular person listed had just lately skilled gunfire at their Margate house and car. Authorities additionally recovered a hand-drawn map and a supplies checklist for finishing up an assault.
Lapinski’s prior prison conviction and two home violence injunctions prohibit him from possessing firearms. Prosecutors argued he was not afraid to behave on his hatred, pointing to the proof as indicative of imminent threats.
The decide deemed Lapinski a big threat to public security and ordered him held with out bond pending trial.
If convicted, Lapinski can spend greater than 40 years in jail.
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