UPDATE: Filiberto supplied the following comments:
“Life comes with hardships, no matter who you are, whether it is self-inflicted or external circumstances. Many people overcome the trials and tribulations, but it is important to learn from it. I have been called a druggie, cokehead, even had my face photoshopped on a Scarface character; I neglected my own health and learned that I could have easily become a statistic.
Now I have an incredible support system that includes my Family & Friends. I received many letters of encouragement this past year and appreciate those residents who didn’t turn their back on me as they know I wouldn’t turn my back on any Resident.
My goals and priorities are to create a better community for Palm Bay, as we the Residents still have unfinished business to tend.”
Former Palm Bay City Councilman Peter Filiberto who resigned after DUI and Drug charges in February last year has filed to run again for Palm Bay City Council Seat 3.
Filiberto was arrested after a brief chase in Palm Bay which was captured on body cam, charged with DUI, reckless driving, and possession of 10 grams of cocaine which was found in his sock during aa secondary search.
State attorneys dropped the reckless driving charge, and they dismissed the other three charges, clerk of courts records show.
Brevard County Court Judge Kimberly Musselman sentenced Filiberto to 24 months of supervised probation with the Florida Department of Corrections on the cocaine charge. He was also ordered to pay $781 in court costs and fees.
On the DUI charge, Filiberto was sentenced to 12 months of supervised probation, which will run concurrently with his 24-month stint. He must also pay $824 in court costs and fines; his driver’s license was revoked for six months; and he must perform 50 hours of community service.
