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Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca Faces DUI and Child Endangerment Charges

LaPlaca, arrested after driving under the influence with her 2-year-old son on St. Patrick's Day, is seeking treatment for addiction as legal and public scrutiny intensify.

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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 was arrested on March 17, 2025, after allegedly driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the car, narrowly avoiding a crash.
  • Police discovered an open container of alcohol in her vehicle, and LaPlaca admitted to drinking before picking up her son from daycare.
  • She faces multiple charges, including DUI, reckless driving, child endangerment, and driving with an expired license, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 28.
  • LaPlaca's husband, Jason Carty, has acknowledged her struggles with addiction and stated that she is now seeking help.
  • The incident follows her resignation as Neptune Township business administrator earlier this month, citing a 'changing political environment.'