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Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca Faces DUI and Child Endangerment Charges

The mayor, who admitted to drinking before driving her 2-year-old son home, is undergoing addiction treatment while remaining in office.

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Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca, 45, was charged with DUI, as well as endangering the welfare of a child, after she drove her toddler home from daycare on Monday. (Gina LaPlaca for Lumberton via Facebook)

Overview

  • Gina LaPlaca, mayor of Lumberton Township, was arrested on March 17 after allegedly driving drunk with her toddler in the car, nearly hitting a utility pole.
  • Police found an open container of alcohol in her car, and LaPlaca admitted to drinking before picking up her son from daycare.
  • She has been charged with DUI, reckless driving, child endangerment, and driving with an expired license, and is due in court on April 28.
  • LaPlaca's husband has confirmed her struggles with addiction and stated that she is now seeking treatment to address these issues.
  • Despite the charges and recent resignation from a separate township role, LaPlaca has stated she will not step down as mayor of Lumberton.