CONCORD – Stacey Lancaster, 46, of Hudson, was recently convicted of attempting to sex traffic a 12-year-old child at a hotel in Manchester last November.

At the time, Lancaster was employed at Manchester West High School where he oversaw the school’s Naval Junior ROTC program.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, as part of the sting operation, detectives used a “website commonly used to advertise commercial sex acts” to post an advertisement intended to lure sex buyers.

The advertisement had images of two fictitious females who were said to be 12 and 14 years old. It also stated in part: “Sweet & tight! Ready 2 have some fun! In town 4 a limited time only. Text for donations. Incall only – safe and discrete location.”

Lancaster responded to the advertisement and negotiated the transaction before leaving Manchester West on Nov. 14, 2024.

When he arrived at the Econo Lodge in Manchester, Lancaster was arrested by a U.S. Homeland Security.

On Nov. 15, an Affidavit In Support of Complaint was filed by Special Agent Lori Robinson of Homeland Security Investigations. In her Complaint, Robinson said Lancaster “agreed to pay $100 to have sex with the 12-year-old girl.”

Under federal law, he could face 15 years to life in prison.

Lancaster is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 18.