WARREN, Ohio - The city of Warren is asking a judge to force a registered sex offender from his home. 

The extraordinary move comes after 21-year-old Virgol Ball was ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading to seven felony sex crimes involving children. because of state requirements for sex offenders, Ball's home, which sits within minutes  of an elementary school, now poses a serious concern.

A civil lawsuit from the Warren city law director said  Ball is “prohibited from establishing a residence or occupying residential premises within 1000 feet of any school premises.” It goes on to say that "his current address is a violation of the residency restrictions."

Gabe Wildman, Trumbull County assistant prosecutor,  said because the man lived near the school before he was convicted a sex offender, they needed to take further action.

Wildman added moving forward with a civil lawsuit is a normal next step considering the circumstances.

“Their residency predates the conviction, predates their registration. So under those circumstances, the only way to force them to leave is, you know, if that residence doesn't comply with some of the sex offender requirements,” said Wildman.

Prosecutors and other officals typically try to work out other ways to solve the problems. If they can't come to an agreement, further steps are taken to be in compliance with Ohio's sex offender registration requirements.

“They reached out to say, hey, you're not in compliance one way or the other, we're going to bring you in compliance, right? So, if they want to do that voluntarily, they can do so. If not, we'll do it through this civil action, and if necessary and appropriate, we'll do it through further criminal charges,” said Wildman.

While the civil lawsuit is underway, Ball is able to stay in his home. That will change if the court orders Ball to leave. Regardless, further steps will be taken to make sure he is complying with state law.

“They have to comply with Ohio's sex offender registration requirements, so that's the ultimate goal,” said Wildman. 

In October, Ball was sentenced to three years of probation and six months of electronic house monitoring on charges of importuning, disseminating obscene matter harmful to juveniles and two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.