A Brighton man has been found guilty of sexual abuse.

Washington County Attorney John Gish announces that 19-year-old Dagger Erdman is charged with second degree sexual abuse, a class B felony, Thursday following a jury trial in Washington County. On May 31, 2019, Erdman committed a sex act against a nine-year-old in Washington County. The child later disclosed the abuse to their parents and was interviewed at the Child Protection Center. Support also came from local advocate Deanna Hansen of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigated the matter and brought charges on Erdman. Sentencing is scheduled for October 1st where Erdman faces up to 25 years in prison.