Man Sentenced After Gun and Drug Standoff | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A Wilmington man, David Jacobs, just got sentenced to over six years for gun and drug charges after a terrifying standoff at his home last April. Officers responded to gunfire, and after hours of negotiation and failed attempts to de-escalate—including using gas canisters—he emerged with a rifle and was shot by police after refusing to comply. His home yielded a rifle, shotgun, cocaine, and massive amounts of anabolic steroids and paraphernalia. He was already facing charges for steroid trafficking after intercepted packages from China, and in a plea deal, admitted to multiple felonies…