Authorities Seize Explosives, Over 30 Guns From North Andover Home: DA

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Law enforcement seized homemade explosives, more than 30 guns, and large-capacity ammunition feeders from the home of a North Andover man, according to a statement from Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker.

Daniel Medina, 64, was charged with five felony counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing and improperly storing an automatic rifle, and vandalizing property.

He pleaded not guilty and will be held without bail until he is scheduled to return to court for a dangerousness hearing July 12.

Law enforcement executed a warrant for his arrest after he allegedly set off an explosive device that damaged two vehicles and later returned, apparently to try to conceal the damage with spray paint, according to the statement.

“We are thankful for the hard work of the officers and assisting agencies involved in this case,” North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said in a statement. “We also appreciate the citizens of North Andover who, despite inconveniences, allowed this investigation to take place without interruption.”

Authorities found many of Medina's guns didn't have a serial number. His license to carry weapons expired in 2000.

Numerous state and local agencies responded.

“Anyone who is under the impression that they will not face consequences for illegally stockpiling weapons without a license is absolutely wrong,” Tucker said in a statement. “We will continue to prosecute in such cases in order to keep our communities safe.”