La Pine Woman Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges

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On Friday, November 14th, 2025, detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested 22-year-old Sierra Stigall of La Pine on charges involving sexual encounters with a minor.

DCSO reported these crimes occurred between May 2025 and July 2025. DCSO does not believe Stigall was employed by the Bend-La Pine School District during these events. However, she was involved in coaching a U14 traveling baseball team in the La Pine area.

Based on the investigation, she was jailed on the following charges:

  • Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (X5)
  • Sodomy in the Second Degree (X2)
  • Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (X8)
  • Rape in the Second Degree (2)
  • Luring a Minor (X2)
  • Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree

Detectives with DCSO have no information concerning additional victims. If you or someone you know have concerns about Stigall having inappropriate contact with minors, please call the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 633-6655 and ask for Detective Porter.

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