Manhunt underway for accused child assault defendant
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A defendant in an assault and battery and child pornography possession case is wanted by authorities after he failed to appear for the beginning of his trial Monday.
Scott Fontaine, 48, was slated to appear in court for charges of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Under the Age of 14, Pose/Exhibit a Child in Nude and Possessing Child Pornography.
Fontaine posted $10,000 cash bail before his trial was set to begin.
An arrest warrant for Fontaine was issued by Judge Renee Dupuis, and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call Fall River Police at 508-676-8511.
You can also leave anonymous tips by calling 508-672-8477.
