A North Andover man has admitted to possessing over 30 firearms and explosives as a convicted felon. Daniel Medina, 64, entered a guilty plea in Boston's federal court for charges of unlawful possession of a machine gun, unlawful possession of explosives, and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The sentencing is set for April 3, 2025, by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris.
The case against Medina began with an explosion on July 1, 2024, near his residence. Law enforcement discovered damage to two vehicles and identified mail addressed to Medina at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing him flee towards his home after the incident.
A subsequent search of Medina’s home uncovered a significant cache of weapons and explosive materials: 32 firearms including rifles, pistols, shotguns, and antique firearms; thousands of rounds of ammunition; firearm magazines; parts; a Glock switch device; literature on firearm construction and explosive manufacturing; shrapnel accessories like BBs and ball bearings; fireworks containers; and various powders similar to those used in the explosion.
Medina is legally barred from owning such items due to a prior conviction in Lawrence District Court in 2002 for assault and battery, which resulted in a jail sentence.
Each charge against Medina carries substantial penalties: up to 15 years for firearm possession as a felon, up to 10 years each for illegal possession of both a machine gun and explosive materials. Fines could reach $250,000 per charge alongside supervised release terms.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy along with James M. Ferguson from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives' Boston Field Division. Support came from local law enforcement agencies including the North Andover Police Department and Massachusetts State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is leading the prosecution.