United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida

04/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 14:21

North Fort Myers Man Sentenced to More than Six Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

Fort Myers, Florida - Michael Peacock (39, North Fort Myers) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek to six years and six months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Peacock pleaded guilty on October 28, 2025. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to court documents, Peacock was part of a ring of drug distributors in the Palmona Park neighborhood of North Fort Myers. In July 2024, Peacock sold a confidential informant approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine for $500.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin S. Winter.

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