Four-Year State Prison Term Imposed In Domestic Violence Case
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:45 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ.- A 26-year-old Atlantic City, New Jersey, man has been sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to a third-degree Aggravated Assault involving a Domestic Violence Victim, authorities announced Wednesday.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Honorable Ralph Paolone, J.S.C., sentenced Kesean Brown, 26, of Atlantic City, to a four-year custodial term stemming from a May 2025 incident investigated by the Atlantic City Police Department.
According to court records, officers were dispatched on May 9, 2025, to a residence in Atlantic City following a report of a male actively assaulting a female. Upon arrival, officers made contact with both Brown and the victim.
Police observed that the victim had sustained a visible laceration above her left eye. Authorities also noted blood on the victim’s shirt, consistent with the reported assault. Brown was taken into custody shortly thereafter without further incident.
The charge of third-degree aggravated assault under New Jersey law typically involves causing or attempting to cause significant bodily injury under circumstances demonstrating recklessness or extreme indifference to human life. Third-degree offenses in New Jersey are punishable by a term of three to five years in state prison.
During Wednesday’s sentencing hearing at the Atlantic County Superior Court in Mays Landing, Judge Paolone imposed a four-year term, placing the sentence within the statutory range permitted under state guidelines.
Court officials did not release additional details regarding plea negotiations or whether the defendant will be subject to any post-release supervision conditions.
Domestic violence-related offenses in New Jersey are prosecuted under both the criminal code and the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, depending on the circumstances of the case. Victims may seek restraining orders and additional civil protections in addition to criminal proceedings.
This case originated from a direct response by local law enforcement following a 911 call reporting an assault in progress.
Editor’s Note:
This article was written by Art Fletcher, Executive Editor, and is based on official court proceedings and information released in open court on February 25, 2026. Englebrook Independent News reports on domestic violence cases using verified law enforcement and judicial sources. Out of respect for the victim’s privacy and in accordance with newsroom policy, the victim’s identity has not been published.
