Lincoln Man Gets 70 Months for Gun Possession
Corey Schneider, 51, was sentenced in federal court in Lincoln after being found with firearms while prohibited from possessing them.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Corey Schneider, 51, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis.
Why it matters
The case shows how federal prosecutors pursue firearm charges against people with prior felony convictions, particularly when guns are tied to drug activity. The sentence was enhanced because one pistol was stolen and was connected to methamphetamine distribution.
Schneider was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and will serve a 3-year term of supervised release afterward. He had been arrested on an outstanding warrant by a Lincoln-Lancaster County task force on May 5, 2025.
The players
Susan M. Bazis
Susan M. Bazis is a United States District Judge who imposed the 70-month sentence on Corey Schneider.
The details
Investigators obtained consent to search Schneider's residence and found two pistols and a rifle in his bedroom. One pistol had been reported stolen to the Lincoln Police Department in 2017, and forensic testing found his DNA could be included in a mixture on another pistol.
Timeline
2017: One pistol was reported stolen to the Lincoln Police Department.
May 5, 2025: Schneider was arrested on an outstanding warrant by a Lincoln-Lancaster County task force.
May 6, 2025: Investigators learned firearms were present in his bedroom.
November 4, 2026: Schneider was sentenced in federal court in Lincoln.
Legal Context
Federal prosecutions of prohibited persons in possession of firearms are coordinated nationally through Project Safe Neighborhoods, which spans 94 federal districts. Schneider's case fits that pattern, with the sentence enhanced because a stolen pistol was connected to drug distribution.
Residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County see federal enforcement against illegal gun possession tied to drug trafficking. Firearms reported stolen, such as the 2017 pistol in this case, remain a concern for local police and property owners.
The takeaway
Reporting stolen firearms promptly can help police trace guns used in later crimes. Anyone with questions about firearm restrictions for people with felony records should consult the relevant federal or state statutes.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Drug Crime reporting from the Lincoln area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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