Monroe man accused of sexually assaulting 3 children; arrested

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On September 12, 2024, at approximately 3:14 PM, the Monroe Police Department began investigating a crime involving a 25-year-old male and three juveniles. According to officers, the informant stated that Jonathan Spearman allegedly confessed to her that he sexually assaulted three of the informant’s children, ranging from six to 13-years-old.

The informant reportedly told police that they had been in a relationship with Spearman for approximately 12 years. The informant also told officers that they shared four children with Spearman, two of which he confessed to assaulting.

The informant was reportedly at their residence when Spearman arrived and said he needed to speak to her privately. Spearman then allegedly confessed to sexually assaulting two of their children and one of the informants’ children in which they do not share. Spearmen reportedly told the informant he did not molest the younger victims, but “felt on” them.

According to officers, Spearman first assaulted the 13-year-old at a residence in Lake Providence in 2017 and continued having intercourse with the victim until July of 2024. He also reportedly confessed to assaulting a 9-year-old child when they were only 5-years-old in 2020.

Jonathan Spearman was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center under the following charges:

• Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
• Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
• Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
• Crime against Nature

Spearman’s bond was set at $400,000.