20-05-2025
Gunnison man sentenced to 110 months in federal prison
GUNNISON, Colo. (KREX) – A Gunnison man who was previously convicted of a felony was sentenced to around 11 years in federal prison after he was found with a firearm.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announced Tuesday that Scott Oldenberg, 36, was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to being a felon possessing firearms and ammunition.
'Mr. Oldenberg has forfeited his right to own firearms,' said acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado J. Bishop Grewell. 'Our office will continue to prioritize punishing felons in possession of weapons outfitted with machine gun conversion devices.'
Oldenberg was identified as a possible burglary suspect on June 6, 2023, in Mount Crested Butte. Officers searched his vehicle and found two firearms and additional parts, including a silencer. One of the weapons recovered was fitted with a Glock switch, which causes a handgun to function as a machine gun.
Oldenberg was previously convicted of a felony that was punishable by a year in prison. Due to this, he was barred from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
'We are grateful to our law enforcement partners for their dedication to this investigation and prosecution,' said Mt. Crested Butte Police Chief Nate Stepanek. 'This sentence reflects our continued commitment to ensuring public safety and holding offenders accountable for their actions.'
Then, on June 25, 2023, Wheat Ridge law enforcement searched another vehicle in Oldenberg's possession, which was a Hertz rental car that was reportedly stolen. Officers recovered a 12-gauge shotgun, an AR-15 and additional firearm parts, including two suppressors, magazines and ammunition.
'It is a testament to Colorado law enforcement that our teamwork and collaboration results in the removal of so many dangerous individuals from our streets. I am proud of the members of the Wheat Ridge Police Department for the role they played in this multijurisdictional effort and the results,' said Wheat Ridge Police Chief Christopher Murtha.
The Denver Field ATF Office, FBI Denver Field Office, Mount Crested Butte Police Department and the Wheat Ridge Police Department handled the investigation.
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