Wetumpka Man Sentence to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

Today, Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that a Wetumpka, Alabama man has been sentenced to prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

On April 21, 2026, a federal judge sentenced 48-year-old Michael David Wilson to 151 months in prison. Following his term of imprisonment, Wilson will serve four years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

According to his plea agreement and other court records, on May 30, 2025, deputies with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Wilson. During the stop, Wilson became belligerent and was asked to exit the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a methamphetamine pipe and more than 14 grams of methamphetamine.

On January 13, 2026, Wilson pleaded guilty to the federal drug charge. Due in part to his extensive criminal history, Wilson faced an elevated advisory sentencing guideline range, which contributed to the length of his sentence.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Elmore County Sheriff's Office investigated the case, which Assistant United States Attorney Christine Levi prosecuted.