Susan T. Lehr, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska
Robert D. Roggentine, Jr., a 63-year-old resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison following his guilty plea to two counts of possessing unregistered firearms. The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher on February 5, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Roggentine's charges stem from the possession of multiple unregistered firearm silencers and short-barreled rifles. After serving his prison term, he will be subject to a two-year period of supervised release. Additionally, as part of the prosecution agreement, Roggentine forfeited ten firearm silencers, four short-barreled rifles, and silencer components.
The case originated on March 14, 2024, when Bellevue Police Officers responded to a call at Roggentine’s residence near 15th and Franklin Streets in Bellevue. He had contacted emergency services due to hallucinations and discharging a handgun inside his home. Upon arrival, officers found him under the influence and discovered several firearms along with methamphetamine.
A subsequent search revealed additional firearms and drug paraphernalia. On March 30, 2024, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at Roggentine’s home. They seized more drug paraphernalia along with firearms parts and accessories that were not registered in the National Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR). Some silencers appeared self-manufactured.
Roggentine admitted to regular use of methamphetamine and marijuana as well as ingesting "chemical" mushrooms which he claimed were legally purchased. He acknowledged ownership of the unregistered firearm silencers found at his home.
Furthermore, it was disclosed that additional firearms were stored at his brother-in-law's residence due to concerns about potential harm posed by Roggentine during his altered state. These included one silencer and four short-barreled rifles also unregistered in the NFRTR.
The investigation was conducted by both the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Bellevue Police Department.
