Broward County has some of the roughest politics in the country – from trading quips and snippy comments, to outright accusations and frequent gamesmanship, but until now gunfire has not been a significant concern for most candidates. Broward County Commission hopeful Christopher Warnig must know something we don’t. In his first campaign treasurer report, Warning lists a $255.44 expenditure for “protective apparel.” The pricey garment was purchased from NATMIL, one of Van Buren, Arkansas’ finest establishments. NATMIL (a.k.a National Military Armament, LLC) specializes in small weapons and bulletproof vests.

Last month, DAILY BROWARD reported young Mr. Warnig was arrested in 2011 for allegedly stopping three female motorists in Benton, Pennsylvania.

In February 2013, Warnig was arrested for falsely impersonating a police office by Wilton Manors Police. He was charged with possession of a handcuff key and unlawful use of police badges, as well.

Warnig told us, “everyone is innocent until proven guilty.”

Why does Warnig need a bulletproof vest and why did he charge it to his political campaign? We will keep you posted…

Christopher D. Warnig, the young Broward Democrat running for the Broward County Commission, responded to our report on his arrests for impersonating a police officer. Warnig was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2011 and Wilton Manors in February 2013. Warnig posted this statement in our comments section:

“For those of you that know me and support me as the Democratic candidate for Broward County Commissioner, District 4, know that I am a honest, dedicated, and passionate person. Yes, I have made a mistake and even the same mistake twice, however the news media does misconstrue information.
The incident in Pennsylvania was in fact dismissed and expunged due to the fact the police department and borough was at fault for allowing me to do it. I do have proof to make public upon request that the incident was cleared. In the Wilton Manors incident, the possession of a handcuff key and improper use of a badge charges were dropped do to lack of evidence. As for the impersonating a police officer, my neighbors were fighting, I ran out to respond to the yelling call for help as trained to do so as a Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter and verbally attempted to separate the two individuals. It was presumed by the police that my presence was intended to act in the capacity of authority to separate them.
I hope you take time to understand the true facts of these incidents before making any final judgments. As candidate for Broward County Commissioner, District 4, I will prove to you my knowledge and skills that are necessary for a public official. I promise to uphold as a candidate and if elected the core value of serving the public, living by the acronym H.I.R.E Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. Feel free to contact me for any further questions or concerns.
(Christopher D Warnig – 954.300.5430 – electchristopherwarnig@gmail.com –http://www.electchristopherwarnig.com)”

Warnig told us he has support from “rank and file” people. We know Debbie Wasserman Schultz isn’t backing him, but what power players are pushing him into the spotlight? Stay tuned…