Marijuana Seizure Near Lincoln

Nebraska State Troopers arrested two New Jersey men after a traffic stop that led to the discovery of 23.3 lbs of marijuana in their car.

At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, a trooper stopped a southbound, 2009 Chevy Malibu, for speeding at Highway 77 and Rosa Parks Way.   The trooper smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the car.  A probable cause search led to the seizure of 23.3 lbs of marijuana.  The marijuana was located in the trunk of the car.

The driver of the car, 30-year-old John Mazzeo III, of Hazlet, New Jersey and a passenger in the car, 32-year-old Harry Seinsoth III, of Jackson, New Jersey, were arrested and taken to the Lancaster County Jail on charges of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver.