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United States of America v. Stacey Lancaster
Date: 04-10-2026
Case Number: 1:24-cr-00110
Judge: Paul J. Barbadoro
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire (Merrimack County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Concord
Defendant's Attorney: Charles Keefe
Description:
Concord, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempting to sex traffic a 12-year-old.
On November 14 and November 15, 2024, in a proactive law enforcement operation, agents posted and monitored an advertisement on a website commonly used to advertise commercial sex. The advertisement contained images of what appeared to be two minor females, and a contact phone number. Law enforcement agents monitored this line and used it to communicate with potential sex buyers, including Lancaster. During a text conversation between an undercover agent and Stacey Lancaster, age 47, the agent stated that he/she had a 12-year-old girl available to perform sex acts in exchange for money. The agent then provided Lancaster with the address of a hotel in Manchester. Once at the hotel, the defendant met with an undercover agent and confirmed that he was in possession of the agreed upon $100 to pay for the commercial sex act, and that he would use a condom.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation. Manchester Police Department, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anna Krasinski and Matthew Vicinanzo prosecuted the case.
On November 14 and November 15, 2024, in a proactive law enforcement operation, agents posted and monitored an advertisement on a website commonly used to advertise commercial sex. The advertisement contained images of what appeared to be two minor females, and a contact phone number. Law enforcement agents monitored this line and used it to communicate with potential sex buyers, including Lancaster. During a text conversation between an undercover agent and Stacey Lancaster, age 47, the agent stated that he/she had a 12-year-old girl available to perform sex acts in exchange for money. The agent then provided Lancaster with the address of a hotel in Manchester. Once at the hotel, the defendant met with an undercover agent and confirmed that he was in possession of the agreed upon $100 to pay for the commercial sex act, and that he would use a condom.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation. Manchester Police Department, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anna Krasinski and Matthew Vicinanzo prosecuted the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 162 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Stacey Lancaster?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 162 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Stacey Lancaster?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire (Merrimack County), NH. The presiding judge was Paul J. Barbadoro.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Stacey Lancaster?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Concord. Defendant's attorney: Charles Keefe.
When was United States of America v. Stacey Lancaster decided?
This case was decided on April 10, 2026.