Christopher Butler
5 May 2012. A private investigator involved in a Contra Costa County law enforcement scandal pleaded guilty to seven felony charges in federal court today that include drug offenses, conspiracy, extortion and illegal wire-tapping.
Christopher Butler, a 50-year-old former Antioch police officer, entered the pleas Friday afternoon in connection with drug possession and sales, robbery, conspiracy against civil rights, extortion and other crimes he committed as a private investigator working with members of the Contra Costa County Drug Enforcement Team over a period of about four years.
