Novato Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Narcotics Charges

NOVATO, CA — A Novato Man targeted in a drug enforcement probe was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple narcotics violations, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The Sheriff’s Office’s Specialized Investigative Unit was joined by the DEA in an investigation that led to 38-year-old Vincent Robert Butt’s arrest, Sgt. Brenton Schneider said in a news release.

Butt had previously been arrested by the Marin County Major Crimes Task Force in October of 2019 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell and possession of oxycodone but was free on bail from the 2019 case, Schneider said.

SIU with the assistance of the DEA launched a new joint investigation after receiving a tip. The Sheriff’s Office alleges Butt was still actively selling large quantities of methamphetamine within Marin county, Schneider said.

SIU Investigators located Butt at the Black Point Boat Launch in Novato where a search of his rental vehicle revealed over six and a half ounces of methamphetamine, over 2 grams of heroin, items consistent with narcotics sales, and narcotic paraphernalia, Schneider said.

Butt was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine for sales, transportation of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, and committing a felony while out on bail, Schneider said.

Butt was booked into the Marin County Jail and is currently free on $55,000 bail, Schneider said.
The joint investigation between the Sheriff’s Office SIU and the DEA continues as DEA is seeking possible future federal indictments against Butt, Schneider said.