A Hudson man was sentenced on Apr. 20 to more than 13 years in prison for attempting to sex traffic a minor at a Manchester hotel, according to United States Attorney Erin Creegan. Stacey Lancaster, age 47, received a sentence of 162 months after being convicted by a jury in May of one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor. The sentence also includes five years of supervised release.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address child sexual exploitation and abuse. According to Creegan, “A Hudson man was sentenced to 162 months in prison for attempting to sex traffic a 12-year-old.” The conviction followed an undercover operation in November where agents posted an online advertisement with images appearing to show two underage girls and communicated with potential buyers using the listed phone number.
During the operation, Lancaster arranged via text message with an undercover agent—who indicated that a twelve-year-old girl was available—to meet at a Manchester hotel and pay $100 for commercial sex acts. Upon arrival at the hotel, Lancaster met with an undercover officer and confirmed he had the agreed-upon payment and would use protection.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation into this case, assisted by the Manchester Police Department, New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, and New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anna Krasinski and Matthew Vicinanzo prosecuted the matter.
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This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 as a nationwide initiative targeting child sexual exploitation crimes. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.
