Stewartville Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Pre-Teen Girl

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Stewartville man is facing felony charges for an alleged sexual assault on a pre-teen girl.

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That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court earlier this week.

The court document says the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the case after receiving the report of a past-action sexual assault in July.

Stewartville Man Facing Two Felony Sex Assault Charges After Alleged Assault of Pre-Teen Girl

32-year-old Brandon Lee Meyer is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

He is accused of sexually assaulting the victim when she was 11 or 12 years old at a home in Stewartville. A specific date of the alleged assault is not listed, however the complaint indicates the incident happened within the past five years.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, resources are available for help. Visit the RAINN website (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).

The victim told investigators she reported the alleged assault to an adult shortly after but was told no one would believe her, the complaint says.

In an interview with the adult, the woman told investigators she “thought they dealt with it.” She said the victim told her Meyer grabbed her leg and barked in her ear, according to the court document.

Meyer denied the accusation but told investigators he could not verify whether or not it happened and that he was intoxicated on the day of the alleged sex assault.

When an investigator asked Meyer if inappropriate touching could’ve happened he said, “I mean, it might have. I was intoxicated, and I don’t know, ” according to the complaint.

Meyer is being charged via summons. He’s due to make his first appearance in the case next year.