Lumberton Mayor Faces Mounting Pressure to Resign After DUI Arrest and Bodycam Release

Gina LaPlaca remains in office while undergoing addiction treatment, as newly released footage intensifies public scrutiny and calls for accountability.

Gina LaPlaca, mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, was arrested on March 17 for DUI and child endangerment after driving erratically with her toddler in the car.
Newly released bodycam footage shows LaPlaca stumbling, admitting to drinking vodka, and failing a sobriety test outside her home.
Police discovered open containers of alcohol in her car, and her blood alcohol level was reportedly so high she required hospitalization.
Community members and local officials are urging LaPlaca to resign, citing damage to the town's reputation, but she has stated she will not step down.
LaPlaca is currently undergoing inpatient addiction treatment, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 28, 2025.