Norristown Man Stabs Roommate In The Face, Charges At Officer: Cops

NORRISTOWN, PA -- A Norristown man stabbed his roommate in the face early Friday morning, and, when authorities arrived, charged at a police officer.

Jose Ojeda-Flores, 30, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and related counts, authorities said.

The incident occurred sometime before 6:25 a.m. on Friday at a home on the 800 block of Arch Street.

It is not clear what started the confrontation between Ojeda-Flores and the victim, his 42-year-old roommate. A fight began, during which Ojeda-Flores stabbed the victim in the face and nose, causing heavy bleeding, police said.

The first officer that arrived on the scene found a large crowd gathered in front of the home, according to authorities. Individuals in the crowd pointed toward Ojeda-Flores as the suspect.

Police said Ojeda-Flores was covered with blood and, when he saw the officer, charged towards him.

The officer used a taser to subdue Ojeda-Flores, and he was taken into custody without further incident, police said.

Police also uncovered a small amount of narcotics on Ojeda-Flores' person after his arrest.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he remains in stable condition. His facial wound will require surgery.

Ojeda-Flores was also treated at the hospital for wounds to his hands. He was arraigned via video while at the hospital and bail was set at $99,000.

A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.

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