According to a police summons, a witness shared video with police of LaPlaca driving erratically, almost hitting a utility pole.
Her court date is set for April 15. NBC News is out to Lumberton Township, LaPlaca, and an attorney for her for comment.
During a Lumberton Township Committee last week, community members asked her to resign.
“There is a huge black eye and black cloud over our town right now,” Amy Callahan, a Lumberton business owner and resident said, NBC Philadelphia reported. “I do believe that we need to move forward as a community and for us to truly turn the page. I believe that cannot occur with her on our council.”
Committee member Terrance Benson echoed calls for her to leave office.
“My personal opinion is for the mayor to step down and to heal herself,” Benson said.
LaPlaca’s husband, Jason Carty, a political activist posted on social media after her arrest saying she’s struggled with addiction, NBC Philadelphia reported.
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