Ambulance responds to Gina LaPlaca's home before crushing loss
From a promising political career to a rocky road, Gina LaPlaca's recent loss tells a deeper story of personal battles and expectations.
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Former Mayor Gina LaPlaca's husband charged with strangulation
It seems like trouble is brewing for a local political duo, with serious charges surfacing days before a big election.
Burlington County Man Charged in Aunt's Fatal Stabbing
A Hainesport man is charged with murder after his aunt was found stabbed to death in her Lumberton apartment Friday. Investigators say 60-year-old Vanessa Sturtevent suffered stab wounds and blunt force trauma.
NJ mayor denied leniency after DWI arrest with toddler
Caught on camera and facing serious charges, a once-respected mayor navigates a storm of controversy and community scrutiny.
Flood wipes out lifesaving supplies for S. Jersey dog rescue
Snow and ice melt flooded the storage unit of a South Jersey animal rescue, destroying everything they need to save animal lives.
NJ mayor indicted on child abuse charges after DWI
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.
'Drunk & high' driver kills NJ road worker, family demands justic
A local family is turning heartbreak into action, pushing for tougher laws after a devastating loss on the job site. Let’s talk about their fight for justice.
Prison for NJ driver who hit young couple in Nutley, killing man
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.
Lumberton mayor's husband to media: Leave us alone, let her heal!
The husband of Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca Carty spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer and asked everyone to “leave her alone” so she can “get better.”
Gov. Phil Murphy calls for Lumberton mayor to step down
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.