Crime & Safety
Mentor Man Accused of Sexual Conduct with Teenage Girl
Michael Stevison was arraigned this morning on a charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
A Mentor man is accused of having an illegal, sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
Michael Stevison was arraigned on a count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor Thursday morning in Mentor Municipal Court.
Judge John Trebets set Stevison's bond at $200,000, which was not posted.
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Police believe that Stevison, 41, and the girl had sexual contact several times during the last seven months, Mentor Police Lt. Ken Gunsch said.
Sexual activity between an adult and a 15-year-old is illegal in Ohio, even if it's consensual, because it is younger than the age of consent.
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Stevison's next court hearing is July 28. If convicted, Stevison would face between one and five years in prison.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Mentor Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this story, email jason.lea@patch.com.
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