A Gore man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm after a previous domestic violence conviction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced last week.
Shane E. Fahrenholz, 58, entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm after conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to the indictment, federal prosecutors alleged that between Aug. 26 and Sept. 12, 2024, Fahrenholz knowingly possessed a .30-30 lever-action rifle despite a prior qualifying conviction in the state of Nebraska.
Under federal law, individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
The case stems from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in coordination with the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office.
U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Edward Snow accepted Fahrenholz’s plea and ordered a presentence investigation report. A U.S. District Court Judge will later determine his sentence after reviewing federal sentencing guidelines and other relevant factors.
Fahrenholz remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service while awaiting sentencing. The United States was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan E. Soverly.
