An Indian River County benefactor who was arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation has resigned from the John's Island Foundation board of directors.

Kenneth Wessel, 75, of Indian River Shores, was charged with soliciting prostitution. He was president of the organization's board.

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Jennifer Jones, the executive director of the John's Island Foundation, told TCPalm Tuesday Wessel resigned from the board Monday afternoon.

Emily Sherwood, who previously served as a vice president of the organization's board, will serve as interim president of the board, Jones said.

Wessel was arrested Wednesday and was released on $1,000 bail.

He also resigned from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County's board last week after his arrest.

Wessel is a benefactor of several Indian River County charities and agencies, according to a review of TCPalm stories from the past five years.

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