Elijah Blue Allman, the 49-year-old son of legendary singer Cher and the late musician Gregg Allman, has been arrested for the second time in just two days, facing serious criminal charges in New Hampshire. The Windham Police Department confirmed to The Daily Mail that Allman was taken into custody on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after allegedly forcibly entering a residence without permission.
Second Arrest in Two Days
According to police reports, officers responded to a residential break-in involving forced entry on March 1. Upon arrival, they found Allman inside the home, where he did not have permission to be present. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently charged with burglary, two counts of criminal mischief, and breach of bail. TMZ reports that the alleged break-in prompted a female resident to hide in a closet during the incident.
Allman was arraigned on March 2 at the Salem District Court, where he was ordered held on preventive detention. This arrest came just two days after his initial detention at St. Paul’s School, a prestigious prep school in Concord, New Hampshire.
Previous Arrest at Prep School
On the preceding Friday, Allman was arrested at St. Paul’s School after reports of an unauthorized individual causing a disturbance in the dining hall. The Concord Police Department stated that officers were called just before 7 p.m. local time following complaints of aggressive and belligerent behavior.
Allman was charged with two counts of simple assault, along with one count each of criminal threatening, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. He was processed and released on his own recognizance, meaning no bail was required, with a future court appearance scheduled. Sources indicate Allman has no known ties to the school, and his reason for being on campus remains unclear.
History of Substance Abuse and Legal Battles
These latest incidents follow a troubling pattern in Allman's life, including a drug overdose hospitalization in June 2025. A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department spokesman confirmed that deputies responded to a residence in Landers, California, where Allman was acting erratically. Drugs were found inside the home, and he was transported to the hospital for treatment.
In a 2014 interview with ET, Allman revealed he began using drugs like weed and ecstasy at just 11 years old, later turning to heroin and opiates. He described these substances as an escape from his past, stating, "I [was] just looking to escape all the things in my past and, that's when you turn to those kind of drugs, you know heroin and opiates." Allman admitted to feeling at the edge of mortality during his struggles with addiction.
Conservatorship Battle with Cher
In early 2024, Cher attempted to have Allman placed in a conservatorship under her control, citing his drug addiction and mental health issues. She argued he was unable to manage the $120,000 annual trust fund payments from his late father, fearing he would spend the money on drugs and jeopardize his life.
However, Judge Jessica Uzcategui refused the petition, stating that Cher's attorneys had not provided Allman with sufficient notice of the court action and failed to share confidential case information with him. After the hearing, Allman declined to comment when approached by The Daily Mail, simply smiling and shaking his head.
Cher's attorney, Gabrielle Vidal, had urged the judge to waive the usual five-day notice requirement, warning that without immediate conservatorship, Allman's trust fund distributions could place him in a "life or death position." The Daily Mail has contacted Cher's representatives for comment on the recent arrests but has not yet received a response.
Allman is one of Cher's two children, alongside 56-year-old Chaz Bono, her child with late musician Sonny Bono. The music icon shared Allman with Gregg Allman, who passed away in 2017. These arrests mark another chapter in Allman's ongoing struggles with the law and personal challenges.
