POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County deputies say they arrested a commission candidate who indicated on an oath form that he was eligible to run for office even though he forfeited his right to do so when he pleaded guilty to a felony.According to the report, Martin William Grenfell, 56, was convicted of trafficking in counterfeit labels in federal court in 2013.
Documents related to that case read, “Mr. Grenfell pled guilty to a non-violent felony. As a result, he will lose his right to vote, run for office, possess a firearm, and probably most importantly to him, the opportunity to volunteer in his children’s school and after school activities.”In June, deputies said Grenfell went to the supervisor of election’s office and signed a candidate.