CONCORD - Charging documents were unsealed earlier today alleging three defendants attempted to sex traffic a child at a Manchester hotel. These three defendants were arrested as a result of a proactive federal and local law enforcement action.
Charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor are Stacey Ray Lancaster, 46, of Hudson; Arthur Picanco, 42, of Bradford, Mass.; and Ozeias Luiz Guilherme, 38, of Haverhill, Mass., are all in federalcustoday and will appear in federal court on Monday.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation assisted by Manchester Police, the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Community questions should be directed to the U.S. Attorney's Public Voicemail Line at 603-230-2563.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proved guilty.