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Two township residents were arrested Wednesday night on drug and gun charges following a motor vehicle stop for an expired registration, according to Ocean Township Police.

Jennifer McDermott, 48, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a weapon, while passenger Jose Mendez, 28, was charged with possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow point ammunition, possession of handcuffs, possession of marijuana, possession of a prescription legend drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release.

The pair were stopped near 11:38 p.m. on Raymere Avenue near Logan Road, police said.

During the motor vehicle stop Patrol Officer Dean Schoch II discovered McDermott was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A further investigation revealed that Mendez possessed a loaded handgun on his person.

McDermott was released, pending a future court hearing, and Mendez, who also had outstanding warrants, was transported to Monmouth County Jail, where he awaits a first appearance before a Superior Court Judge.

Patrol Officer Zachary Rhein assisted.

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