Michael Peyton Fultz, 24, resigned from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on May 27, 2026, after an internal investigation uncovered multiple allegations of misconduct. Sheriff Wayne Ivey confirmed the resignation in a memo the next day, calling Fultz’s conduct 'unbecoming of a sworn officer.'
Fultz, who was hired by the sheriff’s office in September 2024, faced accusations of misusing the Flock license plate tracking system to monitor his ex-girlfriend. He also allegedly sped at 111 mph, used racial slurs, and mistreated a puppy. Internal reports revealed he failed to report obscuring his motorcycle tags and didn’t inform supervisors about a traffic citation after being pulled over for the excessive speed.
The allegations came to light after Fultz’s ex-girlfriend contacted the agency on March 14, 2026, to report misconduct. Time-stamped images and texts she provided showed Fultz engaging in inappropriate behavior, including using gunplay during sexual encounters. The investigation found he repeatedly used racially insensitive language and made poor decisions on duty.
Sheriff Ivey’s memo detailed the findings, stating that Fultz’s actions violated departmental policies and state laws. The sheriff said the deputy’s behavior 'repeatedly exercised poor decision-making' and 'demonstrated conduct unbecoming of a sworn officer.' Fultz was set to be fired for the misconduct before resigning.
The case has raised questions about oversight within the sheriff’s office. Fultz was named Deputy of the Year in March, just two months before his resignation. The sheriff’s office did not immediately comment on whether any changes to internal protocols would follow the incident.