A Brevard County man who was caught selling hundreds of grams of methamphetamine and over 50 grams of fentanyl will spend at least 15 years behind bars.
On Thursday, March 6, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that 40-year-old Christopher Fitzgerald Spivey, Jr. has pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution of controlled substances.
According to court records, Spivey distributed fentanyl and methamphetamine to a confidential source on four occasions between November 5 and December 10, 2024. In total, he distributed over 55 grams of fentanyl and nearly 1,300 grams of pure methamphetamine.
Prior to distributing these drugs, Spivey was convicted of a serious violent felony – aggravated assault upon a law enforcement officer – that resulted in a 10-year prison sentence.
Spivey is currently facing a minimum penalty of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. In addition, Spivey is on notice that the U.S. intends to forfeit $10,500, which represents the proceeds of these offenses.
A sentencing date for Spivey has not yet been scheduled.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Testerman.