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Midland man gets 25 years for cocaine possession
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man, identified as Wayne Lee Belcher, received this sentence due to his prior offenses. A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for cocaine possession.
A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for cocaine possession. The sentencing occurred after he was classified as a habitual offender. The man, identified as Wayne Lee Belcher, received this sentence due to his prior offenses.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The sentencing of Belcher is a notable outcome, given his classification as a habitual offender.
The case of Wayne Lee Belcher resulted in a significant prison sentence, reflecting the severity of the offense and his prior record.
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Category: Local Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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