GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Stephen Preisler, the author known as “Uncle Fester,” allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine, and now faces additional bail jumping charges. He denied any substance use, according to the criminal complaint.
Preisler, 67, who gained renown under the name “Uncle Fester” for his books on how to make ricin, methamphetamine and other drugs. In July 2023, he was charged in Brown County with multiple drug manufacturing and delivery counts after items were seized from his Baird Street home. Since then, additional charges, including drug possession and bail jumping, have been added. Trial is scheduled to start Oct. 7.
According to the new charges, a random drug screen on Aug. 29 resulted in the positive test results…