A Hudson man was sentenced on Apr. 20 to more than 13 years in prison for attempting to traffic a minor for sex at a Manchester hotel, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Erin Creegan. Stacey Lancaster, age 47, was convicted after a three-day trial in May of 2025 of one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor. The sentence, delivered by United States District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro, includes 162 months in prison and five years of supervised release.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. According to the official website, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire enhances community well-being by enforcing federal laws and safeguarding residents according to the official website.
The investigation took place on November 14 and November 15, 2024, when agents posted an advertisement online featuring images that appeared to show two underage girls. Lancaster responded to the ad and communicated with an undercover agent who stated there was a twelve-year-old girl available for commercial sex acts in exchange for money. Lancaster received details about a Manchester hotel address from the agent. Upon arrival at the hotel, he met with another undercover agent where he confirmed having $100 as agreed upon payment and indicated his intent to use protection.
Homeland Security Investigations led this operation with assistance from 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 case.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire functions under direction from the United States Attorney General according to its official website. The office handles prosecutions of federal crimes as well as civil cases involving government interests according to its official website. It also represents federal interests in court throughout New Hampshire according to its official website, builds alliances with law enforcement agencies at all levels according to its official website, manages debt collection owed to the government, defends lawsuits against the United States, and is based in Concord according to its official website.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a national initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at fighting child sexual exploitation through coordinated federal, state, and local resources.
