Known to Police: 11 Prior Charges, A Pretty Long Record, Convicted 16 Times

Unmarked State Trooper by Just Us 3, on Flickr CC BY-NC

Salem man tackles intruder as wife, daughter get help:

Prosniewski said Vieira was known to police. He has 11 prior charges, including larceny, assault, and drug charges. He has been arrested twice for home invasion, Prosniewski said.

“He’s got a pretty long record,’’ he said.

Rescuer tells of harrowing escape:

Authorities identified him as Michael Fitzpatrick, 52, of Malden, who has been convicted 16 times in Massachusetts. Police said they found a gun in his possession.