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Three Defendants Convicted and Sentenced Following Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigations
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
(Photos Courtesy Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit reports the successful prosecution of three drug trafficking and distribution cases in Lincoln County, each resulting in an active prison sentence.
Cody Adkins
On October 28, 2026, Cody James Adkins, 33, of Vale, pleaded guilty to Trafficking in Opium by Possession and Trafficking in Opium by Transport. He received an active sentence of 70 to 93 months. Earlier this year, the Narcotics Unit conducted a surveillance operation that led to the seizure of a large amount of opiates from Adkins.
Donnie Ray Wallace
On November 10, 2026, a jury in Lincoln County Superior Court found Donnie Ray Wallace, 52, of Vale, guilty of Trafficking Fentanyl by Possession, Trafficking Fentanyl by Transport, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Wallace received an active sentence of a minimum of 110 months. In early 2025, the Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover and surveillance operation that led to the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl from Wallace.
Angela Jefferies
On November 12, 2026, a jury in Lincoln County Superior Court found Angela Jefferies, of Lincolnton, guilty of Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine and Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine Within 1,000 Feet of School Property. Jefferies received an active sentence of 15 to 30 months in prison. In mid-2025, the Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover operation in which Jefferies sold crack cocaine to undercover officers in Lincoln County, including a sale near school property.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office recognizes the dedication and hard work of the Narcotics Unit, whose efforts led to the successful prosecution of these cases and the resulting prison sentences. The Sheriff's Office also thanks the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office for its diligence and partnership in prosecuting these cases.
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