More than a pound of marijuana and a weapon are seized in Monmouth's Ocean Township during a roadside stop that began as a seat belt infraction, according to police.

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Dante Dalessandro, 20, and Jesse Puleo, 20, of Blackwood, face possession charges following the June 1 pullover on Deal Road at about 4:52 PM.

Officer Zach Rhein, on a "Click It Or Ticket" enforcement detail, stopped the 2013 Chrysler 300 driven by Dalessandro, after observing neither wearing seat restraints.

A search of the car revealed the raw marijuana and an expandable baton, police said. Both were arrested without incident, and the car was impounded under state criminal forfeiture rules.

Both were released on complaint summonses and await court appearances.

Dalessandro faces four counts related to marijuana possession, one weapons-possession charge and several traffic violations. Puleo was charged with possession under 50 grams and a seat-belt infraction.

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