DC Superior Court Judge Neil Kravitz admonished a homicide defendant who continuously violated his home confinement order in a hearing on June 13.
Dwayne Fountain, 45, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or place of business with a prior felony conviction, and possession of a prohibited weapon. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 47-year-old Marcus Carey on May 4, 2023, on the 3500 block of Hayes Street, NE.
A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) confirmed that the defendant has violated his home confinement order multiple times. The defendant was reported to be outside his home for significant periods of time.
Fountain’s defense attorney, Jason Tulley, explained that the defendant violated his order trying to find employment, which is required with the program he is currently completing.
The prosecution requested the court revoke his release conditions and detain him at the DC Jail.
Judge Kravitz ruled that no action will be taken regarding the home confinement order however, he reminded the defendant must get approval before leaving his residency.
Parties are slated to reconvene July 11.
