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Midland County jury sentences man to 50 years for cocaine possession

A Midland County jury sentenced Adrian Jimmy Stoglin, 46, to 50 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance. He will be eligible for parole after approximately 12 years.

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Midland County
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Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Midland

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  • Adrian Jimmy Stoglindefendant sentenced to 50 years for cocaine possession

The facts

  • Stoglin was sentenced to 50 years for possession of 4-200 grams of cocaine.1
  • Stoglin is eligible for parole after approximately 12 years.1
  • Normal sentencing range for this offense is 2 to 20 years in prison.1
  • As a habitual offender, Stoglin faced 25 to 99 years or life in prison.1
  • On Dec. 14, 2025, police found more than 130 grams of cocaine packaged for distribution in Stoglin's bathroom.1
  • At the time of the search, Stoglin had not completed his 2022 federal narcotics conviction sentence.1
  • Stoglin had prior convictions for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 1999 and possession with intent to deliver in 2014.1

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  • Midland County jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for cocaine possession

    CBS7

  • Midland jury hands down 50-year sentence in cocaine possession case

    Midland Reporter-Telegram

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  1. Midland County jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for cocaine possession CBS7 Not rated, October 28, 2026
  2. Midland jury hands down 50-year sentence in cocaine possession case Midland Reporter-Telegram Not rated, October 28, 2026

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