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NJ Committee Member Sentenced for Child Abuse and DUI

3/4/2026

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  • Gina LaPlaca, a Lumberton Township Committee member in New Jersey, was sentenced to three years of supervision after pleading guilty to child abuse and drunk driving stemming from a March 2025 incident.
  • The incident involved driving with a 0.30% blood alcohol concentration and her child in the vehicle.
  • LaPlaca must attend Alcoholics Anonymous and meet child protection requirements.
  • It remains unclear whether she will continue serving on the committee.