A North Platte man faces a felony charge after pawning a handgun.

North Platte Police launched an investigation into a locally pawned handgun on Wednesday, April 17.

Following the investigation, it was discovered that the gun had been pawned by Donald Broeder, 56, of North Platte.

Broeder was convicted of a felony approximately 35 years ago.

Investigators arrested Broeder and charged him with Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

He was processed at the Lincoln County Detention Center and released.