A couples plans for a trip to Virginia Beach became dashed Thursday when a Weldon police officer observed a man fall while trying to get into a vehicle and about a half-pound of marijuana was discovered.

Deputy Chief James Avens said Officer Nolan Coles was patrolling the parking area of New Dixie Mart when he observed a man identified as Jeffrey Warren Holl-Fradsham fall from the vehicle.

With assistance from Officer Derrick Moore, Avens said officers detected the odor of alcohol on Holl-Fradsham, 32, of Pittsboro, and the driver of the vehicle, Robin Andrews.

Officers searched the vehicle and found 238.62 grams of marijuana in a plastic jug behind the front passenger seat.

Avens said the pair were passing through the area for a trip to Virginia Beach when Coles observed the man fall.

Holl-Fradsham was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana and jailed on $10,000 secured bond. He awaits a September 16 court date.

Andrews was charged with DWI and given a $1,000 secured bond for her October 26 court date.