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The co-owner of North Carolina-based Sycamore Brewing Company has been arrested for breaking into a teenager’s home. sexual harassment His, the police say.
Justin Brigham, 44, allegedly broke into a 13-year-old girl’s home in Stanfield on Dec. 10. His wife has confirmed that she has taken full control of the company as the investigation continues.
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office said WCNC That they received a call from the teen’s parents after they saw an “unknown” naked man in their daughter’s bedroom.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Brigham in a nearby vehicle and took him into custody a short time later.
SCSO confirmed to WCNC that Brigham has been Was accused statutory rape of a child by an adult, indecent liberties with a child and first-degree burglary. He is being held in the Stanly County Detention Center, and his bond has been set at $10 million.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and SCSO officers also executed a search warrant at an undisclosed location as part of their investigation.
Meanwhile, Brigham’s wife Sarah Taylor confirmed that she had taken full control of Brewery She was previously co-owned with her husband.
“To our employees, customers and partners, I am deeply hurt by the allegations against Justin and the pain he has caused our family and others,” Taylor wrote. Instagram“Effective immediately, I am assuming full leadership of the company, Justin is selling all of his interests and will have no further involvement,
“As a mother and a business owner our team remains my top priority.”
However, the seriousness of Brigham’s alleged crime has caused some companies to express their anger at the Sycamore Brewing brand.
Freya’s Haus in Wilmington, North Carolina confirmed it will be removing all of the brand’s products.
“Effective immediately, we are removing all Sycamore Brewing products,” a spokesperson for the event space wrote. Facebook“Every dollar from remaining sales will be donated to our local rape crisis center, supporting survivors in our community,
“We believe that accountability and caring for people matter more than silence.”
Sycamore’s taproom is over 21,000 square feet in size and features beer gardena café, and an Airstream food truck. The hipster spot is known for its partnerships with local charities and dog rescue groups and was planning to expand beyond its two existing locations before the allegations against Brigham surfaced.
Independent Sycamore Brewing and SCSO have been contacted for comment.