Monroe man pleads guilty to child sex abuse

A Monroe man pleaded guilty to one count of felony child sex assault, while a second felony child sex assault charge against him was dismissed. Court records show 33-year-old Andrew Swanston, entered the guilty plea to a count of first-degree child sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. After the guilty plea, records show the court revoked Swanston’s bond and he was remanded to the custody of the Green County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Swanston sexually assaulted a child in a tent in his backyard in June of 2023. Sentencing is set for October 22.