In late 2024, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office had received information regarding potential mismanagement of funds by a co-plenary guardian of the victim. The case was assigned to detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
Following a lengthy and detailed investigation, detectives determined Peckham had defrauded the victim of approximately $17,000 between November 2023 and June 2024.
The investigation revealed the victim’s personal financial accounts were used by Peckham for personal gain and not in the victim’s best interest, as required under the guardianship. Funds were used for services and accounts solely associated with Peckham.
On Jan. 15, 2026, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Peckham for Exploitation of a Disabled Adult (F.S. 825.103(3)(b)). On Jan. 21, a deputy with the Patrol Division arrested Peckham pursuant to the warrant and she was booked into the Wakulla County Jail.
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