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Smithtown Councilman Charged with Assault After Meeting Brawl

4/9/2026

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Thomas Lohmann, 68, a Smithtown Town Council member, was charged with assault for allegedly punching fellow council member Tom McCarthy during a closed meeting.
The incident followed a heated argument over a legal matter, with video showing McCarthy reacting angrily.
McCarthy has sought a restraining order against Lohmann, and he required an MRI for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Lohmann is scheduled to appear in court on April 28.

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Thomas Lohmann, 68, a Smithtown Town Council member, was charged with assault for allegedly punching fellow council member Tom McCarthy during a closed meeting.
The incident followed a heated argument over a legal matter, with video showing McCarthy reacting angrily.
McCarthy has sought a restraining order against Lohmann, and he required an MRI for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Lohmann is scheduled to appear in court on April 28.