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

Gina LaPlaca, mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, was arrested after a video showed her driving erratically with her son in the car.
Law enforcement charged LaPlaca with driving under the influence, driving recklessly, and endangering a child, after an open container of alcohol was found in her vehicle.
Her husband, Jason Carty, stated on Facebook that LaPlaca is seeking treatment for addiction and called for respect and compassion regarding her situation.
A member of the Lumberton Township Committee has called for LaPlaca's resignation following her arrest.

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