“They just couldn't get over the fact that wow, we voted for somebody like that,” Meyers said.Īccording to Fessler's April 13 indictment, he was charged on four charges. Highland Heights’ mayor said it’s something he never saw coming, but Fessler betrayed the community’s trust. Other than the drugs listed in the indictment, the task force also found miscellaneous pills, multiple firearms, mushrooms and other drug paraphernalia.įessler told police that he sold meth to two people every other week, and he also bought drugs every week. From there, police executed a search warrant on February 21 at the 44-year-old's Highland Heights home where they found him in possession of at least 2 grams of meth, as well as undisclosed amounts of marijuana and LSD.ĭuring the search warrant execution, the drugs were found in various containers and locations throughout Fessler's residence, including safes, TV stands and under couches among other places. Throughout February, police executed multiple "trash pulls" from Fessler's residence where they found what seemed to be drug paraphernalia. “I was very very disappointed that we actually had a sitting member of council who was in that position.” "I've been mayor for 16 years and I thought I've seen a lot but obviously not this one… It’s disappointing,” said Meyers. Mayor of Highland Heights, Greg Meyers said Fessler’s arrest was shocking. He also told police Fessler was "very proud to be a council member and would brag about it." Jacob then identified "Edd" to police as someone who had recently been sworn into Highland Heights' city council. Police traced the number of "Edd" back to Fessler. Jacob, who was arrested on January 17 for drug trafficking.Īfter police seized Jacob's phone they discovered a text thread with an "Edd" who was trying to buy methamphetamine from Jacob. Newly obtained court documents give the details surrounding the arrest of a former Highland Heights council member who was recently indicted on drug dealing charges.Įdward Fessler, who began his first term on city council in January 2023, was arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges in February.Īccording to newly obtained court documents, Fessler was first suspected by police after they found a text conversation between him and Bobby V.
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