Wetumpka man sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to drug charge

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on a methamphetamine charge.

In federal court in Montgomery, 48-year-old Michael David Wilson was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Following his prison term, 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, Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said.

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

— Information from the Office of the U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Alabama