Stephen Paul Seth Ferreira has been sentenced in connection with a sexual abuse case involving a minor in Bisbee.
An investigation of Ferreira began after the victim reported the abuse to a parent, who immediately contacted law enforcement.
According to the Cochise County Attorney’s Office, during the investigation, Ferreira admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Further investigation revealed digital material that a friend of his step-daughter was also sexually abused. Evidence collected during the case supported these admissions and led to multiple felony charges.
On January 7, 2026, Ferreira was sentenced to two consecutive 15-year prison terms for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, one 15-year sentence for each of the two 12-year-old victims, totaling 30 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Ferreira was also sentenced on additional related counts, including attempted sexual assault, and ordered to serve lifetime supervised probation following his release. The court further imposed lifetime protective injunctions for both victims.