Powell is back as West District commander
Newly self-reappointed Capt. Matt Powell is back on the Fort Myers Beach police beat to lead the West District Command post once again.
Powell, who was promoted to major and patrol bureau commander in November 2009, chose an uncharacteristic self-demotion to captain after taking charge of all six districts as major for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for the past seven months. His official return to the ‘Charlie” District was effective Monday, July 19.
“It just wasn’t a good fit for my family life,” said Powell. “I was glad I took the opportunity (into the executive command position), but there was too much stress on my family. My priorities are a little different right now since I have young children.”