MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Division of Drug and Crime Control-P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102
News Release
For further information please contact: Sgt. Bradley R. Germann 573-526-6122

12/10/2025
December 10, 2025

EMPHASIS: Ste. Genevieve County, MO, Couple Arrested After A Division Of Drug And Crime Control Investigation Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Charles R. Massa, 38, and Kristen R. Massa, 35, of Bloomsdale, MO, for their involvement regarding child sexual abuse material. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU). The State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) and the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the investigation and search warrant.

In September 2025, while conducting an online child pornography investigation, SVU investigators obtained a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating an online user had uploaded several videos, which were identified as child pornography. After conducting an thorough investigation, Charles Massa was identified as the suspect.

On December 8, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Ste. Genevieve County. Investigators located and interviewed Charles and Kristen Massa. Evidence of child pornography was located on an electronic device and seized. Investigators also obtained evidence connecting Charles and Kristen Massa to a child molestation incident which occurred in 2023. As a result, both Charles and Kristen Massa were arrested and transported to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail.

On December 9, 2025, the Ste. Genevieve County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Charles Massa with two counts of Child Molestation, two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, and one count of Promoting Child Pornography. He is being held at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail without bond. Kristen Massa was charged with one count each: felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony Prosecution. Kristen Massa has a $40,000.00 bond.

The DDCC encourages internet users to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized communications with children.

The charges for which the above individuals were arrested are mere accusations and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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