Mayor arrested for drunk driving with her child in the car in the United States (Lumberton Police / X @PoliceIncident)
The mayor of Lumberton Township, a city in the United States, Gina LaPlaca, was arrested for drunk driving with her young son in the car after celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
The police received multiple reports that she had run a red light and was driving erratically. Upon arriving home, LaPlaca was confronted by officers, who noticed damage to the side mirror of her blue BMW. When asked what had happened, she claimed she didn’t know. Crying, she apologized before being handcuffed and placed in the police vehicle.
Authorities reported that cellphone footage showed the mayor driving dangerously and nearly crashing into a pole. She was charged with driving under the influence, endangering a child, negligence, and driving with an expired license.
Her trial is scheduled for next month. LaPlaca, who has served as mayor since 2023, governs a municipality of 13,000 residents near Philadelphia.
Her husband, Jason Carty, stated that his wife struggles with addiction and is now seeking treatment. He urged the public to ignore political speculation and remember LaPlaca’s contributions to the community. He also called for respect and compassion, emphasizing the negative impact that cruel comments on the internet can have on his family, especially their teenage son.
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Lumberton Township Mayor Faces DUI and Child Endangerment Charges After Arrest
On March 17, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested for driving under the influence with her 2-year-old son in the car.
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