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New Jersey mayor seen stumbling during drink-driving arrest with young son in car

Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton Township, was arrested for drunk driving on March 17, 2025, with her toddler in the car, according to police reports.
Police bodycam footage shows LaPlaca stumbling and struggling during sobriety tests before being handcuffed after officers found alcohol in her vehicle.
LaPlaca faces charges including driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child, as confirmed by local police.
Her husband, Jason Carty, stated that LaPlaca is in inpatient treatment and expressed concerns about media coverage affecting their child.

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