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CHARLOTTE — The co-owner of Sycamore Brewing was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly breaking into a home and raping a girl under the age of 15.
Channel 9 found jail records showing that Justin Tawse Brigham was booked into custody on felony charges of statutory rape of a child, first-degree burglary, and indecent liberties with a child.
Before his arrest, Brigham, 44, was also listed as the co-owner of Sycamore Brewing, according to North Carolina business records. Sycamore Brewing is the largest brewery in Charlotte and one of the city’s most popular spots.
According to court documents, Brigham allegedly broke into a home in Stanfield and raped a 13-year-old girl on Wednesday.
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened overnight, and the victims’ parents found Brigham in their daughter’s bedroom. Brigham was ultimately found completely undressed in a vehicle near the victim’s home. It’s not clear how Brigham first contacted the victim.
Brigham is being held in the Stanly County Jail on a $10 million bond. If he’s released, he’s not allowed to be on social media, according to court records.
Just after 1 p.m., Chopper 9 SkyZoom spotted investigators going into Brigham’s home in south Charlotte. It’s not clear what they may be looking for, but the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a search was underway.
Sycamore Brewing’s response
Sycamore Brewing posted a statement on Instagram just after 1 p.m. Thursday saying that Justin “is divesting all of his interest and will have no further involvement” with the company.
Sycamore Brewing is also owned by Justin’s wife, Sarah Taylor. She said in the Instagram statement that she’s taking full leadership of the company effective immediately.
CHARLOTTE — The co-owner of Sycamore Brewing was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly breaking into a home and raping a girl under the age of 15.
Channel 9 found jail records showing that Justin Tawse Brigham was booked into custody on felony charges of statutory rape of a child, first-degree burglary, and indecent liberties with a child.
Before his arrest, Brigham, 44, was also listed as the co-owner of Sycamore Brewing, according to North Carolina business records. Sycamore Brewing is the largest brewery in Charlotte and one of the city’s most popular spots.
According to court documents, Brigham allegedly broke into a home in Stanfield and raped a 13-year-old girl on Wednesday.
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened overnight, and the victims’ parents found Brigham in their daughter’s bedroom. Brigham was ultimately found completely undressed in a vehicle near the victim’s home. It’s not clear how Brigham first contacted the victim.
Brigham is being held in the Stanly County Jail on a $10 million bond. If he’s released, he’s not allowed to be on social media, according to court records.
Just after 1 p.m., Chopper 9 SkyZoom spotted investigators going into Brigham’s home in south Charlotte. It’s not clear what they may be looking for, but the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a search was underway.
Sycamore Brewing’s response
Sycamore Brewing posted a statement on Instagram just after 1 p.m. Thursday saying that Justin “is divesting all of his interest and will have no further involvement” with the company.
Sycamore Brewing is also owned by Justin’s wife, Sarah Taylor. She said in the Instagram statement that she’s taking full leadership of the company effective immediately.
