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Joseph Stephens Gets 15-Year Sentence | Wilmington News
A 49-year-old man, Joseph Stephens, faces over 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to opioid trafficking and being a habitual felon. After a yearlong investigation, police raided two locations linked to him — an Econo Lodge room and a house on Mt. Moriah Church Road — seizing oxycodone, hydrocodone, and other evidence. The judge sentenced him to a minimum of 146 months (nearly 12 years) with a possible 188-month term, plus an additional 40–60 months. His case underscores the harsh consequences for repeat offenders in the ongoing battle against opioid trafficking. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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