# Republican Chairman Faces Gun Charges | Jersey City News

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Podcast: [Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jersey-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568828)
Published: 2026-09-17T06:43:04+00:00
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Sussex County GOP chair Joseph LaBarbera’s political future is in turmoil after facing serious charges—including aggravated assault and weapons offenses—for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver and even toward his toddler during a road-rage incident. The former Army major insists he only drew the weapon in self-defense and has been released from jail, immediately seeking legal counsel. Despite mounting pressure from Republican leaders to resign, LaBarbera refuses, citing his innocence and calling critics liars. He’s suspended with pay from his college job and plans to scale back committee duties as the legal battle consumes his time. The other driver claims he pointed the gun, but LaBarbera counters that he only reached for it after being threatened, reholstering it quickly—though police reports contain conflicting details about vehicle heights. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2026/09/16/sussex-county-nj-gop-chair-innocence-road-rage-weapons-arrest/91790775007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e9494fb173ab916d Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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