The exterior of the Campbell County Courthouse on Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Kaitlin Gebby | LINK nky

Former Highland Heights Council Member Edward Fessler, arrested in February on drug charges, withdrew his plea of not guilty Monday and entered a guilty plea.

Fessler’s charges include trafficking Methamphetamine, possession of LSD, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. He previously entered a not-guilty plea on April 25.

Earlier in April, it was announced at a Highland Heights City Council Meeting that Fessler resigned from his position.

Fessler’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 26 at 9:15 a.m. in the Campbell County Circuit Court.

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