Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty in Assault Case

Elijah Green admitted to three third-degree offenses stemming from a February staff assault and a May domestic violence incident.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Violence

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a plain civic masonry facade with tall narrow windows against a solid background. — Atlantic City man Elijah Green pleaded guilty to three third-degree charges tied to a February staff assault and a May domestic violence incident, with sentencing set for December 15. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Elijah Green, 24, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to third-degree aggravated assault, third-degree aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim, and third-degree resisting arrest. A plea agreement calls for a recommended aggregate sentence of three years in state prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 15.

Why it matters

The plea resolves charges tied to two separate incidents, one involving a staff member and another involving the mother of Green's child. The recommended state prison term reflects the charges' classification as domestic violence-related offenses.

Green has pleaded guilty to three third-degree offenses, with a plea agreement recommending three years in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for December 15, and the court has not yet imposed a final term.

The players

Elijah Green

A 24-year-old Atlantic City man who pleaded guilty to three third-degree offenses tied to a staff assault and a domestic violence incident.

The details

Police responded to an assault on a staff member at 1207 Pacific Avenue on February 18, where Green allegedly threw the man to the ground and struck him in the face multiple times. On May 5, police responded to a domestic violence report in which Green allegedly assaulted the mother of his child, and he resisted arrest using physical force.

February 18: Staff member assaulted at 1207 Pacific Avenue.
May 5: Domestic violence incident and resisting arrest.
December 15: Sentencing scheduled.

Legal Context

The charges fall under New Jersey's third-degree aggravated assault statutes, including the enhanced provisions for offenses against domestic violence victims. The recommended three-year state prison term sits within the range typical for third-degree offenses under state sentencing guidelines.

Residents of Atlantic City, particularly those near Pacific Avenue, may see continued court activity as the case moves toward sentencing. The outcome reflects how the justice system handles assaults involving staff members and domestic violence victims in the city.

The takeaway

Domestic violence and assault charges often involve plea agreements that set recommended sentences before the court makes a final decision. Following the December 15 sentencing date can clarify how the case concludes.