Luther Gilmore, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Nebraska 2019

Omaha Man Sentenced for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

On May 16, 2019, United States District Court Judge Robert Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Luther Gilmore, age 57, of Omaha, Nebraska, to 71 months in jail for his conviction of felon in possession of a firearm. Gilmore, who went to trial and was found guilty, will also be placed on supervised release for three years.

Gilmore was arrested on April 9, 2017 after being found in possession of a .22 caliber handgun by the Omaha Police Department subsequent to a traffic stop near the intersection of North 42nd Street and Spaulding in Omaha.

Gilmore was a front seat passenger and the firearm was found within reach in the front console next to his seat. Gilmore was prohibited from possessing a firearm as a result of several prior felony convictions including robberies, burglary, theft, and possession of a controlled substance.

This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department.

Gilmore’s conviction and sentencing are a result of his reckless disregard for the law and his failure to abide by the terms of his prior felony convictions. His actions put the community at risk and demonstrate a clear intent to continue his life of crime.

The people of Omaha can rest a little easier knowing that Gilmore will be behind bars for the next several years. However, it is clear that more needs to be done to address the root causes of crime in our community and to provide support to those who are struggling with addiction and other issues that can lead to criminal behavior.