Salem Man Under Federal Indictment

A Salem man is under federal indictment for firearms offenses.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said in January of this year 38-year-old Daniel Fratus was in possession of five rifles, three pistols and a sawed-off shotgun.

As a previously convicted felon, Fratus is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.

He appeared in U.S. District Court Thursday, and he is being detained.