Robbery Gone Wrong in Wilmington | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

A 36-year-old man, Joseph Trevor Wilson, got 10+ years in prison for a brazen armed robbery at a Wilmington video game store—where he pepper-sprayed, zip-tied, and allegedly flashed a gun before stealing cash, a phone, and nearly $21K in rare Pokémon cards. Caught days later with a BB gun, drugs, and a notebook scrawled with “payday,” he admitted to the crime, citing debt pressure. Two others later tried to sell the stolen cards. He pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and drug possession, receiving a sentence of 10 years 6 months to 13 years 8 months—reflecting the…