Bismarck Man Arrested For Possession And Promoting Child Pornography

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announced the arrest of 31-year-old Michael A. Driemeier, of Bismarck. Driemeier was arrested on January 9, 2025, 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 13, 2025, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Driemeier with two counts of Promoting Child Pornography- 1st Degree, two counts of Possession of Child Pornography and 1 count of Failing to Register As A Sex Offender.

Driemeier is currently being held in the St. Francois County Jail with a $250,000 bond.