Бывший директор по коммунальному хозяйству Бёрлингтона обвиняется в восьми уголовных статьях по делу о детской порнографии

UPDATE: New details in investigation into former Burlington city official BURLINGTON, N.D. (KMOT) – UPDATE (7/16/2026): We’re learning more about the investigation into a former Burlington city official charged in a child sex crime investigation. David Anders faces eight felony counts. According to a criminal affidavit, last October state investigators received a tip from the app Kik regarding child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Investigators say the account was traced to Anders, and I.P. addresses went to a phone registered for the Burlington Public Works Director. In March, agents seized the phone during a traffic stop where they detained and questioned Anders before releasing him. The city of Burlington placed him on leave, and later fired him when charges were filed. Anders later turned himself in. His attorney says he maintains his innocence. He’ll be back in court in early August. ORIGINAL STORY (7/15/2026): Prosecutors filed criminal charges against a former Burlington city official in a child sex crime investigation. David W. Anders faces eight total felony charges. They include four counts of promoting or directing an obscene sexual performance by a minor, and four counts of possession of certain prohibited materials. Burlington Mayor Jack Anderson told Your News Leader Anders served as the city’s Public Works Director for roughly a year. Anderson said when they learned about the investigation in March, Anders was placed on administrative leave. Anderson said Anders was fired for unauthorized use of a city phone, at the advisement of the city attorney, in April. Anderson added he was very surprised when he first learned of the situation, but declined further comment at this time. Your News Leader spoke with Anders’ attorney Patrick Waters, who said Anders turned himself in following a criminal summons. Waters said his client maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. Waters added he believes the evidence against Anders may not be as strong as the state alleges. The court agreed to reassign the case from Judge Stacy Louser to Judge Gary Lee, per a request from Anders, according to Waters. The 36-year-old Anders remains in custody in the Ward County Jail on a $25,000 bond as of late Wednesday afternoon, and will be back in court for his preliminary hearing and arraignment Aug. 5. Copyright 2026 KFYR. All rights reserved.