A Monroe man living with HIV has been arrested after allegedly attacking his two roommates and spitting blood on them during a heated altercation early Tuesday morning, according to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies identified the suspect as 35-year-old Johnathan George, who is listed as homeless. Authorities responded to reports of a disturbance around 8:30 a.m. at a Monroe residence, where they found two victims who said George assaulted them during a fight.
According to the arrest affidavit, the confrontation began when one of the roommates confronted George about inappropriate behavior inside the home. The situation quickly escalated when George allegedly punched the man in the mouth, prompting a second roommate to step in.
As the struggle continued, George reportedly spit a mouthful of blood on both victims. Deputies detained George at the scene, and during questioning, he admitted to knowing he was HIV positive, raising serious concerns about intentional exposure to the virus.
George was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center and faces charges of simple battery and two counts of intentional exposure to the AIDS virus.
Both victims were advised to seek medical attention following the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.