BISMARCK, MO (News First) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has arrested 31-year-old Michael A. Driemeier of Bismarck for two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, two counts of Promoting Child Pornography, and one count of Failing To Register As A Sex Offender. The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Special Victims Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
In July 2024, investigators with the Special Victims Unit were notified of a social media account tied to Driemeier that had transferred images of child pornography. Investigators also discovered Driemeier, as a registered sex offender, failed to disclose several social media accounts to state officials.
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, investigators located Driemeier in Farmington. After questioning, investigators arrested and transported Driemeier to the St. Francois County Jail.
On Monday, January 13th, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Driemeier with two counts of Promoting Child Pornography- First-Degree, two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, and one count of Failing to Register As A Sex Offender. Driemeier is currently being held in the St. Francois County Jail with a $250,000.00 bond.
