Cher's Son Charged After Disturbance at New Hampshire Private School

Elijah Blue Allman arrested on multiple misdemeanor counts at St. Paul's School campus.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Elijah Blue Allman, the 49-year-old son of singer Cher, was arrested on Friday evening at St. Paul's School, a prestigious private boarding school in Concord, New Hampshire, after allegedly acting belligerently and disturbing people in the dining hall. Allman was charged with two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass, criminal threatening, and a violation of disorderly conduct.

Why it matters

The incident at the elite St. Paul's School campus raises questions about security and access policies at private schools, as well as the challenges of managing high-profile individuals with potential mental health or substance abuse issues.

The details

According to police, around 7 p.m. on Friday, they responded to reports of Allman disturbing people in the St. Paul's School dining hall, despite having no affiliation with the institution. Allman was arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass, criminal threatening, and a violation of disorderly conduct, which is illegal in New Hampshire but not considered a crime. He was released on bail as his case proceeds through the court system.

  • On Friday, March 1, 2026, around 7 p.m., police responded to the incident at St. Paul's School.

The players

Elijah Blue Allman

The 49-year-old son of singer Cher, who was arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.

St. Paul's School

A prestigious private boarding school located in Concord, New Hampshire, with 538 students and 112 teachers living on its 2,000-acre campus.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Elijah Blue Allman's bail status as his case proceeds through the court system.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges that elite private schools can face in maintaining security and managing high-profile individuals who may have mental health or substance abuse issues, even if they have no direct affiliation with the institution.