Ex-employee of Sun Prairie schools faces numerous child pornography allegations
Former Sun Prairie West High School Staff Member Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, a former staff member at Sun Prairie West High School, was arrested on July 24, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, on numerous charges related to child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child. The Sun Prairie Police Department (SPPD) led the investigation, which took time due to the amount of digital evidence, the case's complexity, and coordination among law enforcement agencies.
Gilkey-Meisegeier faces 49 charges of possession of child pornography, two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, possession of virtual child pornography, and failure to report abused or neglected children by a school administrator. The arrest followed an inquiry into illegal sexual content involving minors, although the precise nature of the evidence or how it was discovered remains limited.
The SPPD has stated that the safety of children is their highest priority and is offering services and support to victims. The Sun Prairie Area School District was informed about the arrest on Thursday and is cooperating with the investigation.
In a related development, Sun Prairie West High School families received a letter in June from the district regarding allegations of inappropriate communications and relationships between staff and students. Gilkey-Meisegeier was fired from the Sun Prairie Area School District on June 9.
The Sun Prairie Area School District has not mentioned any new actions or updates regarding the case in the provided paragraphs. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call SPPD at (608) 837-7336 or submit an anonymous tip at (608) 837-6300.
It is important to note that the school has not released extensive public updates or detailed statements regarding their response to the arrest. As the case develops, monitoring official Sun Prairie police releases or Sun Prairie West High School communications would be advisable for those seeking more detailed updates on the investigation or the school’s handling of the situation.
Some of the victims in the case are reported to be students, and the focus of the Sun Prairie Area School District remains on the safety and well-being of its students and staff.
- The arrest of Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, a former staff member at Sun Prairie West High School, has underscored the importance of education-and-self-development programs that address sexual-health and youth protection.
- Amid this crime-and-justice case, general-news media outlets are urging viewers to watch for signs of child pornography and sexual exploitation in health-and-wellness content, given the increasing digital threats found online.
- Escalating crimes like the child pornography charges against Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, a former Sun Prairie West High School staff member, emphasize the critical role science and technological advancements play in solving criminal investigations and ensuring the safety of our children, both online and offline.
