Former Madison priest accused of attempted grooming after undercover Wausau police investigation

A former Madison priest out on bond for child sex crime charges in Waupaca County was back in court Monday on new charges in Marathon County. Andrew Showers is accused of attempted grooming of a child for sexual activity and two counts of bail jumping. According to a Wausau Police Department report, an officer conducted an undercover investigation from late 2025 through July 2026. The officer…