Denise Penke, a 52-year-old Omaha woman, has been sentenced to five days in prison for transferring a firearm to a felon. On February 7, 2025, Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. handed down the sentence in federal court in Omaha.
According to court records, Penke admitted to selling a Glock 43 9mm pistol to an individual who was a convicted felon. The transaction took place on January 4, 2023, at a residence in Omaha. The buyer, who was cooperating with law enforcement, purchased the firearm from Penke and captured the transaction on audio and video recordings.
During the plea hearing, Penke admitted that she knew the buyer was a convicted felon. The recordings show Penke holding the handgun wrapped in a yellow rag as she sold it to the buyer.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Penke will also begin a three-year term of supervised release immediately after serving her five-day sentence.
The sentencing marks a significant conclusion to the investigation, which aimed to hold individuals accountable for transferring firearms to those who are prohibited from possessing them.
Penke’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of such actions. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will continue to work tirelessly to prevent the transfer of firearms to those who are not authorized to possess them.
The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community in preventing gun violence and ensuring public safety.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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