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flag Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted for child abuse after driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the car, blood alcohol four times the legal limit.

flag Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca has been indicted on child abuse and endangerment charges after being arrested on March 17, 2025, for driving under the influence with her 2-year-old son in the car. flag Dashcam footage showed her performing a sobriety test in her driveway while the child remained inside, and her blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit. flag She faces multiple charges, including reckless driving, driving with an expired license, and possessing an open alcohol container. flag The Burlington County grand jury found sufficient evidence to charge her with abuse or neglect of a child by a caretaker. flag Despite censure by the city council and pressure from Governor Phil Murphy, she has not resigned and has resumed duties after completing a 30-day inpatient rehabilitation program, during which she missed council meetings and her son’s third birthday. flag The case remains ongoing.

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