Montgomery County supervisor charged with years of sexual abuse against a minor.
A Skippack Township supervisor has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving a boy he was responsible for caring for over several years. Nick Fountain, age 38, was arraigned late Sunday on charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and indecent assault, after allegedly admitting to the crimes during an interview with Pennsylvania State Police detectives.
Fountain has been held in custody without bail since his arrest on September 24. The arrest was made pursuant to a warrant issued by the Hartford County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland, where investigators were probing allegations that Fountain solicited nude photographs from an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old boy.
In light of the serious nature of the allegations and Fountain’s access to children through two daycare centers that he operates in Skippack and Gilbertsville, local detectives took the precaution of interviewing individuals close to him. According to the probable cause affidavit, one man revealed that Fountain had sexually abused him between the ages of 9 and 16.
The abuse reportedly began in 2016, starting with what the victim characterized as wrestling. This activity escalated, with Fountain encouraging the boy to progressively remove articles of clothing. The affidavit details instances of groping and the display of pornography. The abuse culminated in instances of oral sex, as stated in the document. The victim asserted that when he turned 16, Fountain attempted to initiate further sexual contact, but the young man refused and managed to escape the situation.
Following Fountain’s arrest, the Skippack Board of Supervisors expressed their shock at the allegations in a public statement, urging him to resign if the accusations were true. Fountain currently serves as the board’s vice chair and has been a supervisor since 2013.
Fountain is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Adam Katzman on October 15. The legal proceedings surrounding these serious accusations will continue to unfold as the case develops. As the investigation progresses, the safety of children in the community remains at the forefront of concerns among residents and officials alike.
This ongoing situation in Skippack Township serves as a significant reminder regarding the vigilance required in safeguarding minors from potential abuse, particularly by individuals in positions of trust.
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