US EditionN.J. town's mayor arrested, charged with DUI, child endangerment
- Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca has been charged with DUI and child endangerment for allegedly driving under the influence on St. Patrick's Day with her 2-year-old son in the car
- Police found an open container of alcohol in LaPlaca's vehicle after a witness reported her swerving while driving dangerously
- LaPlaca admitted to drinking alcohol before picking up her son from daycare
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Committee member calls for mayor to step down after DWI charge
One member of the Lumberton Township Committee called for Mayor Gina LaPlaca to step down during Thursday’s council meeting days after she was charged with driving while intoxicated with her young son in the car on Monday.“My personal opinion is for the mayor to step down and to heal herself,” Lumberton Township Committeeman Terrance Benson said.
New Jersey Mayor Charged With Drink-Drive, Was Bringing Son From Daycare
New Jersey mayor Gina LaPlaca has been arrested for allegedly driving in an intoxicated state. The 45-year-old Lumberton Township leader has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving and endangering the welfare of a child, according to The NY Post. An eyewitness captured a video of her driving recklessly before she nearly crashed into a utility pole on St. Patrick's Day. She was on her way back from daycare after pic…
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