STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime.

The now-former co-owner of a popular Charlotte brewery is accused of statutory rape in Stanly County.

Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte show that 44-year-old Justin Tawse Brigham, who co-owns Sycamore Brewing, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 11. He's charged with three felony charges: statutory rape of a child under 15 years of age, first-degree burglary and indecent liberties with a child.

The arrest warrant from the Stanly County Sheriff's Office said Brigham, on Wednesday, broke into a home and engaged in sexual acts with a 13-year-old girl. He was taken into custody on Thursday and appeared in court in the morning.

He was granted a bond of $10 million. If he posts b

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