Ex-Strafford County jail guard sentenced; judge 'grudgingly' accepts deal

By: Karen Dandurant

Outlets: Foster's Daily Democrat

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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DOVER — Patrick Schaeffer, a former Strafford County House of Corrections guard, was sentenced to one year in jail on lesser charges after initially being charged with sexually assaulting women inmates. A judge "grudgingly" accepted the plea deal June 12 in the county's superior court.

Schaeffer, 44, was previously charged with using his authority to sexually assault women inmates, accused of offering rewards such as extra peanut butter in exchange for …

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