FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 8, 2026  

Salem Police and ATF Seize Cache of Firearms and Drugs in Major Arrest 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 7, 2026, detectives from the Strategic Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, seized a cache of firearms and illegal narcotics as part of an ongoing investigation. 

On July 6, 2026, patrol officers arrested Michael J. Brasi, 47, of Salem, in connection with a domestic stalking incident involving multiple violations of a no-contact order. Brasi was lodged at Marion County Jail on various charges, including Domestic Felony Stalking, Unlawful Use of a GPS Device, and Burglary in the First Degree. 

Patrol officers contacted detectives and relayed investigative information, which led them to apply for and serve search warrants at multiple locations linked to Brasi. 

Detectives located and seized 54 firearms, 8 homemade suppressors, incomplete firearm frames, firearm parts, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Several of the recovered firearms were found to be stolen from nearby  jurisdictions. Detectives also seized evidence related to the manufacturing of undetectable firearms, including drill presses, 3D printers, and firearm build kits. 

Additionally, detectives seized 129 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 88.7 grams of fentanyl, 20.1 grams of cocaine, and over 150 vials of anabolic steroids. Evidence of the manufacture of anabolic steroids was located, including unused vials, custom labels, and mixing agents. 

Brasi is being held in custody at the Marion County Jail. Charges related to firearms offenses are pending. 

The investigation is ongoing. The Salem Police Department recognizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships with federal partners such as the ATF and wishes to thank them for their assistance. 

For further inquiries, please contact the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

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