Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to charges that he assaulted fellow councilman and Deputy Supervisor Thomas J. McCarthy. He was charged in First District Court with third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Prosecutors asked for an order of protection mandating that Lohmann keep away from McCarthy while the case was being investigated and witnesses were being interviewed. Read the full story in the link in bio. (Photo credit: Dennis A. Clark/Pool) . . . #longisland #supervisor #court #crime #judge