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Man Gets 6 to 8 Years for Armed Standoff | Wilmington News
David Laudell Jacobs just got a serious prison sentence—between 6.4 and 8.75 years—for a wild, three-and-a-half-hour armed standoff in April 2025. Police responded to gunshots at his home around 3 AM, only to find him firing back from inside. Despite gas canisters and negotiators, he kept shooting—until he emerged with a rifle, ignored commands, and was shot multiple times by officers. The raid uncovered guns, cocaine, steroids, and drug paraphernalia. He’s already facing charges for steroid possession and a 2023 federal bust involving steroid packages from China—all compounded by his history…
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