Former NJ Mayor and Current City Committee Member Admits to Child Abuse and Driving Drunk with Toddler in Her Car — Avoids Jail, Will Remain in Office

LaPlaca, 46, pleaded guilty on March 3 to fourth-degree child abuse and driving under the influence in Burlington County Superior Court.

The charges stem from a March 17 incident where she was caught swerving erratically on the road, nearly striking a utility pole, after picking up her toddler from daycare.

Police bodycam footage captured the arrest at her home, showing LaPlaca struggling to maintain balance as officers placed her in custody.

WATCH: Bodycam footage shows the moment Democratic New Jersey Mayor Gina LaPlaca staggers and starts crying while being arrested for allegedly driving drunk with her young son.pic.twitter.com/SJsIQAEDdw

— Fox News (@FoxNews)March 29, 2025

Bodycam footage showing moment Democratic New Jersey Mayor Gina LaPlaca staggers and starts crying while being arrested for allegedly driving drunk with her young son.☝🏻pic.twitter.com/QPyk1OBbiO

— MJK (@MJK10797588)March 30, 2025

NEW: Bodycam footage released shows the moment Gina LaPlaca, Democrat Mayor of Lumberton, NJ, was arrested for drunk driving with her toddler in the car.

She put her own child in extreme danger. She needs to RESIGN NOW.pic.twitter.com/BxweHu7YxDhttps://t.co/rHL0XubMZ7

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok)March 28, 2025

Source: The Gateway Pundit