Gina LaPlaca is the mayor of Lumberton Township in New Jersey. On March 17, 2025, she was arrested on charges including driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, child endangerment, and driving with an expired license. The incident occurred when officers responded to reports of her erratic driving while picking up her 2-year-old son from daycare. Body camera footage from the arrest shows LaPlaca appearing to stagger and slur her speech.
Following the release of the footage, there have been calls from residents and local officials for LaPlaca to resign. However, she has declined to step down, stating she is seeking treatment for addiction and is committed to improving herself.
LaPlaca’s court appearance is scheduled for April 15, 2025.
For a more detailed view of the events, you can watch the bodycam footage below: