Crime & Safety
Norristown Man Busted With Kilo Of Cocaine: Cops
The man tried to run, but that a brick of cocaine fell out of his pocket as he fled.

POTTSTOWN, PA -- A Norristown man was arrested in Pottstown Friday with five bags containing one kilogram of cocaine, according to the Pottstown Police.
Marc Oister, 30, was arrested after authorities arrived at a Berks Street location to monitor a suspected drug deal at about 3:30 on March 25, authorities said.
Oister ran when he saw police, but a brick of cocaine fell out of his pocket, and he went down with it, police said.
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He was swiftly arrested.
The five bags found in his pocket were proven to be cocaine after a field test was executed, police said.
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Oister has been charged with the intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance, according to court documents.
His preliminary hearing is set for April 25.
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