Story by Ethan
On September 9th, 2025, the arrest of Donte Anderson, age 19, was announced by Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Donte Anderson was charged with second-degree Aggravated Assault, second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, fourth-degree Aggravated Assault, fourth-degree Possessing a Defaced Firearm, and fourth-degree Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine. The arrest and charges against Donte Anderson were a result of an investigation launched by Chief Ryan P. Elbertson of the Burlington Police Department.
According to the Burlington Prosecutor’s Office, on the evening of August 14th, 2025, local officers responded to shots fired on the corner of York Street and Clarkson Street in New Yorkshire, New Jersey. An investigation revealed that Donte Anderson had been in the surrounding area before getting involved in an altercation with another party that was occupying a stationary sedan. Donte Anderson allegedly fired 10 rounds at the vehicle before fleeing. No injuries caused by the shooting were reported, and the suspected handgun used was recovered by detectives at a residence in Lumberton, New Jersey.
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the charges against Donte Anderson are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
