CANTON – A Lisbon man is now facing 46 years to life in state prison after a St. Lawrence County jury handed down a guilty verdict on Friday.

Douglas M. Monroe, 37, of Lisbon, was found guilty following a week-long trial on charges of predatory sexual assault upon a child, first-degree sexual abuse, and two counts of second-degree rape.

Evidence at trial established that between 2020 and 2022, the defendant committed multiple acts of rape and sexual abuse against a child, according to St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary M. Pasqua.

The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 25.

"Thanks to the fortitude and bravery of the young survivor, the horrific acts of this defendant have been brought to light and he now faces the justice he deserves. I want to commend the courage of the victim that came forward in this case. My office will continue to be dedicated to the prosecution of these cases and will continue to strive to help bring justice to child victims of sexual abuse," Pasqua said.

D.A. Pasqua commends Assistant District Attorney Matthew Peabody and Assistant District Attorney Dominik Maida for their hard work and dedication to ensuring justice for the survivor of these crimes. Pasqua also thanked the St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for their assistance with the prosecution.