OH- Sex offender told to move: North Ridgeville files injunction saying man lives in limits of school

11-5-2008 Ohio:

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — The city of North Ridgeville wants a 36-year-old registered sex offender to move because he lives within 1,000 feet of a school, according to an injunction filed yesterday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.

Stephen H. Neidert, of Bainbridge Road, was convicted of importuning and is registered as a Tier 1 sex offender, the lowest level, with the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, the suit said. His residence is located 902 1/2 feet from Wilcox Elementary School, though he is required by law to live more than 1,000 feet away from any schools, according to the suit.

Neidert was notified by the city Aug. 1 but has refused to move, the suit stated. North Ridgeville police became aware of the situation in July, when they conducted measurements from his house to the school, the suit said.

Neidert could not be reached for comment. ..News Source.. by MORNING JOURNAL STAFF