CONCORD, NH — A teen from Concord, accused of sexually assaulting a girl in 2024 but given a sweetheart plea deal earlier this year, has been arrested again on felony sexual assault charges.
Zaymen Burdette, 19, of Concord, was arrested on Monday on certain computer use prohibited and two felonious sexual assault-penetration-victim between 13 and 15 charges, all felonies, as well as two breach of bail conditions charges.
In March, police opened an investigation into a girl being sexually assaulted. During the investigation, according to Det. Sgt. Ben Mitchell of the Concord Police Department, detectives held multiple interviews, executed search warrants, and collected physical and digital forensic evidence. Detectives also learned the suspect was out on bail at the time of the incident, due to other charges.
Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Concord Police Department and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the process for requesting the removal of a name from New Hampshire Patch police reports.
The other charges against Burdette, the suspect, were felony controlled drug sale-marijuana or hashish and certain computer use prohibited, both felonies, as well as three sexual assault-victim between 13 and 15-misdemeanor and three simple assault charges, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and violation-possession of marijuana. Those charges, according to court documents, were connected to incidents in July and December 2024.
Police picked up Burdette in mid-January.
On March 3, Burdette pleaded guilty to two simple assault charges and was given two 12-month sentences, both suspended for two years, with two years of good behavior probation and two days of time served credit. Five other charges were nolle prossed.
After investigating the new allegations, police established probable cause and issued an arrest warrant against Burdette on July 2 on the five charges. He was found and arrested on Monday.
“Burdette was transported to the Concord Police Department for the booking process,” Mitchell said. “Burdette refused to cooperate with the booking process and was transported to the Merrimack County House of Corrections.”
Burdette was arraigned in Concord District Court Tuesday and held on preventative detention. He has a probable cause hearing in court on July 16.
The Concord Police Department is seeking information from anyone with knowledge about this incident. Contact Detective Steve Hemming of the Criminal Investigations Division at 603-225-8600. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or online at concordregionalcrimeline.com.
Do you have a news tip? Please email it to [email protected]. View videos on Tony Schinella’s YouTube or Rumble channels. Patch in New Hampshire is now in 190 communities. Also, follow Patch on Google Discover.
