On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, Charles Cook, III, 44, of Galloway, NJ, pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery, second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree possession of CDS, and fourth-degree obstruction before the Honorable Daniel Kurkowski, J.S.C.
The plea calls for an aggregate sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to an 85% period of parole ineligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act.
On Dec. 12, 2023, the Galloway Township Police Department responded to the Sunflower Inn in reference to an armed robbery. Officers spoke with the victim who reported arriving at the inn to meet a woman. Cook approached the victim while he was searching for the woman’s room, brandished a knife, and demanded money. When the victim refused, Cook slashed the victim in the face with the knife causing a large laceration that required hospitalization.
On April 23, 2024, the Galloway Township Police Department assisted the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit in locating Cook who had an active warrant. Cook was located in room 214 of the Sunflower Inn and taken into custody. Methamphetamine was located in the room. When officers attempted to take Cook to the Atlantic County Justice Facility, he actively refused to get into the police cruiser or walk.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2026. Assistant Prosecutor Alexandria Peters represents the State in these matters.
