2 Arrested, 400 Xanax Pills Found In Hunterdon Co. Drug Probe: PD

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Two people were arrested on drug possession and distribution charges during an investigation by authorities recently.

Daniel Weber, 35, of Westwood and Jessica Lodge, 36, of Paramus, were arrested following a joint investigation by the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office's Narcotics Task Force and the Clinton Township Police Department, said acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael Williams.

Weber had 422 Xanax pills on him when he was arrested, Williams said. He was charged with third-degree possession with intent to distribute Xanax, third-degree conspiracy to distribute, fourth-degree possession of a substance to defraud a drug test, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the acting prosecutor said.

Lodge was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, both disorderly persons offenses.

Weber and Lodge were released on their own recognizance. They are due back in Hunterdon County Superior Court.

Authorities are continuing their investigation. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor' Office is prosecuting the case.

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