N.J. man with handgun, marijuana charged with DWI after car crash

A 35-year-old Salem man was found with a handgun and marijuana after crashing his vehicle driving while intoxicated, New Jersey State Police said.

QUINTON TWP. -- A 35-year-old Salem man was found with a handgun and marijuana after crashing his vehicle allegedly driving while intoxicated, New Jersey State Police said.

Dainel Hall

Authorities responded to State Route 45 in the area of Mile Post 7 for reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a bronze Cadillac driven by Dainel Hall, according to police.

While interviewing Hall, police said they detected the odor of alcohol. Hall failed a sobriety test he was issued by officers, authorities said.

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After searching the vehicle, police located an open alcoholic beverage in the center console and detected the odor of marijuana.

Police also found 13 baggies of marijuana and a .22 caliber handgun.

Hall was charged with a DWI, as well as unlawful possession of a weapon, certain persons not to have a weapon, and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

Hall was processed and held at the Salem County Correctional Facility in default of bail.

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