Dashcam video captured Lumberton Mayor LaPlaca pulling into her driveway and given a sobriety test by police as her son watched during which her Blood Alcohol was determined to be four times the legal limit.
A 22-year-old man and his 21-year-old girlfriend were walking on Valentine's Day when the unlicensed, speeding driver struck both victims. Dhkir Robinson later entered a guilty plea.
Gov. Phil Murphy said that Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca has been in his prayers since he heard about her arrest on St. Patrick's Day and wished her a “speedy journey” in rehab.