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Driver Steven Baker, 22, of Lodi, and passenger Keith Chandler, 26, were charged with having the drug with the intent to sell it following the 11:30 p.m. stop Friday at North 10th and Temple Streets, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
The detectives were checking out crime hot spots in the city's First Ward when they approached the silver vehicle with out-of-state license plates, Speziale said.
Intending to issue the driver a summons, the investigators "detected a strong odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle," he said.
They seized the pot, along with more than $1,000 in suspected drug proceds, while arresting both men, the director said.
the driver was issued the appropriate motor vehicle violations. $1005.00 in U.S. currency was also seized as a result of the arrests. Both males were detained at the Paterson Police Cellblock pending an initial court appearance and setting of bail.
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