Bob Kasarda

• An Ohio man, Jacob Pasquale, was stopped by Indiana State Police on Interstate 80 in LaPorte County claiming to be helping a family member move.

• During the Aug. 19 stop, officers picked up on discrepancies in the stories told by Pasquale and his passenger, Tamy Brennan.

• Police said they found 1,402 pounds of marijuana and THC wax in the truck, contradicting Pasquale's claim of transporting household items.

• Both Pasquale and Brennan face felony charges of dealing marijuana.

• Authorities also seized cash from the two individuals, totaling $2,540.

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