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flag A Madison priest was charged with trying to meet a fake 14-year-old online and faces trial.

flag Madison priest Andrew J. Showers, 37, has been charged with attempted child sex assault after an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl contacted him online in August. flag The suspect, who identified as a 36-year-old from Madison, made sexually explicit messages and arranged a meeting at Pigeon Lake/Wayside Park in Clintonville. flag On August 24, police stopped and arrested Showers without incident. flag He faces charges including attempted use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and attempted child enticement involving exposure of intimate parts. flag Showers issued an apology letter expressing regret. flag His initial court appearance was set for September 30, with a $10,000 cash bond established. flag He waived a preliminary hearing and was entered a not guilty plea. flag The case will proceed to trial.

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