The Bangor Police Department arrested an alleged pedophile and former Maine State Prison Corrections Officer on Wednesday after an investigation into a 2015 sexual assault against a child under the age of 12.
On May 13, the Somerset Sheriff’s Criminal Division received a referral from the District Attorney’s Office related to an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor that occurred in 2015.
Deputy Stacey Slate was assigned to the investigation. She learned that the alleged assault occurred in Ripley and was committed against a child under the age of 12.
During the investigation, Slate allegedly developed probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Robert Michael Kniesner, 36, of Bangor, on a charge of gross sexual assault.
The next month, on June 17, the Bangor Police Department arrested Kniesner. He was transported to the Somerset County Jail, where he was reportedly issued a $5,000 bail.
Despite the press release, jail records show that he is only being held on a $2,500 bail.
The Department of Health & Human Services and Penquis Children’s Advocacy Center assisted in the investigation.
A Facebook page that appears to belong to Kniesner says that he currently works as a Corrections Officer at the Maine State Prison.
Records from Maine Open Checkbook show that he worked as a corrections officer in 2024 and earned a total compensation of $76,816, including benefits.
He does not appear as an employee in the 2025 Open Checkbook records.
Remember when Pelosi said “Its all about the little children”. Im betting this sick SOB is a democrat, they all seem to have a sick obsession with sexually abusing children in one way or another.
Only made $76 grand and that included benefits, that tells me he was not a ball of fire, there is always a ton of OT, hell, you can make way over $100 grand without breaking a sweat.
A child sexual assault case from 2015 just revived, and bail is only $2,500. Follow the money. We know who funds this agenda. Thank you to the feds and The Maine Wire for seeking the truth. 🙏
Maine in general is corrupt as hell… Don’t even get me started on the Lewiston District Court. All the judges and attorneys are in bed together. What a Sick twisted place to try and even get any justice all about $$$$$$$. At least for now the children that this guy Assaulted and abused are safe… however fuck the state of Maine, they do nothing! Ever.
Throw him in the prison where he worked, and tell the inmates what he did.