Per Curiam.
The issue is whether the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction to hear and determine cases of adults charged with sexual activity with a minor in violation of R.C. Chapter 2907 (sex offenses) where such offenses might also constitute a violation of R.C. Chapter 2151 (juvenile court). Our answer is in the negative.
Appellant relies on R.C. 2151.23(A)(5) which reads:
"The Juvenile Court has exclusive original jurisdiction...
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