Gina LaPlaca is in some serious trouble.
The mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, has been charged with driving under the influence, driving recklessly and endangering a child.
The 45-year-old was arrested at her home at around 6:00 p.m. on Monday after she admitted to police to drinking before picking up her son from daycare.
The 45-year-old Democrat was allegedly captured on video by another driver swerving all over the road as she nearly crashed into a utility pole. The footage was shared with police, according to charging documents.
Court documents also stated an open container of alcohol was found in the car.
Officers administered a field sobriety test, and LaPlaca “appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the offense.”
Here is how fans reacted:
“She drives drunk with an open container while their toddler is in the car & the husband is defending her? Plus, he knows she has a drinking problem & allows his child to be driven around by her? That kid needs to be removed from their custody for child endangerment,” one fan said.
“Impaired driving raises concerns,” a second person stated.
“DUI and child endangerment. Yikes!” a third person commented.
“Driving under the influence… and under some serious scrutiny. 
,” a fourth person on X commented about Gina LaPlaca.
One last person added: “Husband says the criticism is exaggerated? She drove drunk with her baby in the car, there’s no amount of exaggeration that’s too much.”
It was just earlier this month when Gina LaPlaca was removed from a town meeting after cursing at a woman.
LaPlaca was elected to township committee in 2020 and re-elected in 2023.
Gina LaPlaca’s Husband Speaks Out
On St. Patrick’s Day, cops arrested and charged Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton, NJ, with DUI and endangering the welfare of a child.
The mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, was arrested at her home on St. Patrick’s Day.
At the home, LaPlaca admitted to officers that she had been drinking and said she drove the vehicle to pick up her two-year-old son from daycare.
Following her arrest, LaPlaca’s husband, Jason Carty, posted on social media to say LaPlaca has struggled with addiction.
Carty told Action News she’s now seeking treatment for addiction.
“Gina is someone who has struggled and is now getting the help that she needs. I ask that everyone keep her in their thoughts as she moves forward on her road to recovery,” said Carty.
“Gina’s a loving and caring mother and stepmother. Our oldest is a teenager and can see all the unkind things online,” said Carty. “I simply ask that you respect our privacy. Just be better humans and show some compassion.”
Her husband revealed she recently left her position as business administrator for Neptune Township for political reasons.
Gina LaPlaca is due to appear in court on April 28.
