Dayton man charged for not disclosing he had HIV before sex may have other victims, police say

DAYTON — Dayton police are concerned a man indicted for having sex with someone without telling them he tested positive for HIV may have victimized others based on evidence discovered during a month-long investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

Jason C. Davis, 50, was indicted on felonious assault charges earlier this week.

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“Mr. Davis advertised himself and his residence on several adult websites and telephone apps, as someone who would engage in sexual conduct at his home at no cost,” said Cara Zinksi-Neace, spokeswoman for Dayton police. “Mr. Davis did so without disclosing his status as a carrier of AIDS. Investigators are concerned that there may be other persons, over a period of years, whom have interacted sexually with Mr. Davis who may also be victims.”

Davis lives on Speice Avenue in Dayton, which is where police said the crime he’s accused of took place and where “potentially numerous others took place,” Zinski-Neace said.

HIV, if untreated, could lead to AIDS, which is the most severe phase of HIV infection. “People with AIDS have such badly damaged immune systems that they get an increasing number of severe illnesses, called opportunistic infections,” according to the CDC. “People with AIDS can have a high viral load and be very infectious.”

Dayton police are urging anyone who may believe they could have been a victim to get tested immediately and contact the department at 937-333-1110.

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