Jesse Hockenbury is an attorney and a member of the Highland Heights, Kentucky City Council. Highland Heights is a city that crosses the Ohio and Kentucky state lines and is included in greater Cincinnati.
He remains a member after his arrest, though his picture and bio have been removed. The minutes of February’s post-arrest council meeting have not been posted. He did not attend.
He is also treasurer of the Campbell County Republican Party. He was arrested on February 1, 2026 for sexual abuse in the third degree – sexual contact without consent. The complaint was brought by a client who alleged unwanted sexual contact and inappropriate comments.