HAMILTON — Some residents of Reily Township are upset because a paroled sexual predator is living in their community.

        Township Trustee Nick Schwab asked the Butler County commissioners Thursday for their help in finding a way to ensure the community's safety.

        The sexual predator, who is developmentally disabled, is living with two other developmentally disabled men in a house in a rural area on Gates Road. He was convicted in 1996 and 1999 of sex-related offenses involving juveniles. He is a client of the Butler County Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD).

        He received a two-year prison term for a 1996 conviction of gross sexual imposition and served 15 months for a 1999 conviction of attempted gross sexual imposition and inducing panic.

        The commissioners said they will work with MRDD, the township trustees and the sheriff's department to devise a solution that eases community fears.

        “We want to make sure we take all the precautions we can,” Commissioner Chuck Furmon said. “He's been found guilty twice. We don't want it to happen a third time on our watch.”

        There are 33 sexual predators and 164 sexual offenders living in Butler County, according to the sheriff's department. Those classified by the courts as sexual predators have more restrictions than sexual offenders.

        As required by law, the sheriff's department notified neighbors when he moved into the house in early May, and so did MRDD.

        The Reily Township man is the only sexual predator under the care of MRDD, which doesn't release names of its clients.

        “Our residents feel like guinea pigs,” Mr. Schwab said. “We have to make sure the system doesn't fail them.”

        Pam Long, MRDD spokeswoman, said her agency is required by law to provide care for the man. She said MRDD is requiring the private agency, under contract with MRDD, to supervise the man 24 hours a day.

        “MRDD is going beyond what is required by the law,” Commissioner Mike Fox said.

        Mr. Fox suggested using an electronic bracelet or pager to monitor the man.

        Fred Valerius, MRDD superintendent, said he will explore that possibility.

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